Title :
UMTS architecture for integrating terrestrial and satellite systems
Author :
Priscoli, Francesco Delli
Author_Institution :
Dipt. di Inf. e Sistemistica, Rome Univ., Italy
Abstract :
This architecture proposal for the Universal Mobile Telecommunication System harmonizes several approaches to the evolving European Union mobile-systems standard. The architecture accommodates both satellite and terrestrial networks and allows a smooth transition from existing systems to UMTS
Keywords :
mobile communication; telecommunication standards; European Union; UMTS architecture; Universal Mobile Telecommunication System; mobile-systems standard; satellite networks; terrestrial networks; 3G mobile communication; Artificial satellites; Bit rate; GSM; Ground penetrating radar; Proposals; Protocols; Satellite broadcasting; Standardization; Telecommunication standards;
Journal_Title :
MultiMedia, IEEE
