Title :
Supporting PACS on a GSM MSC
Author :
Noerpel, A.R. ; Lukander, P. ; Chang, L.F. ; Varma, V.K. ; Lipper, E.H.
Author_Institution :
Hughes Network Syst. Inc., Germantown, MD, USA
fDate :
9/1/1996 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
The personal access communications system (PACS) is one of the ANSI air interface standards developed for the 1.9 GHz PCS band in the United States. PACS been optimized for both indoor wireless access and low-mobility pedestrian outdoor usage. The Global System for Mobile Telecommunications (GSM) system is widely deployed in Europe and Asia and is being considered for many other regions around the world. A natural evolution path for PCS would be one that combined the advantages of PACS with readily available GSM network capabilities. This article addresses solutions to interfacing a PACS radio system to a GSM or GSM-derivative network at the GSM A-interface
Keywords :
ANSI standards; cellular radio; indoor radio; personal communication networks; subscriber loops; telecommunication standards; 1.9 GHz; ANSI air interface standards; Asia; Europe; GSM A-interface; GSM MSC; GSM network; GSM system; Global System for Mobile Telecommunications; PACS; PACS radio system; UHF; USA; United States; indoor wireless access; low mobility pedestrian outdoor usage; personal access communications system; wireless local loop; Authentication; Base stations; Control systems; GSM; Mobile radio mobility management; Picture archiving and communication systems; Radio control; Switches; Telecommunication traffic; Telephone sets;
Journal_Title :
Communications Magazine, IEEE
