Title :
Mobile-satellite systems: a perspective on technology and trends
Author :
Rydbeck, Nils ; Chennakeshu, Sandeep ; Dent, Paul ; Hassan, Amer
Author_Institution :
Ericsson Inc., Research Triangle Park, NC, USA
Abstract :
Upto just past the turn of the century several mobile-satellite systems will be in commercial operation. These systems will co-exist with terrestrial cellular systems augmenting their coverage and providing wide area roaming via the use of dual-mode (satellite-cellular) phones. Handheld phones that are competitive in size and features with cellular phones are a key factor for commercial success of a dual mode service. The design of such a system is challenging. The technical challenges and requirements on mobile satellite systems for providing good service to small handheld phones are reviewed
Keywords :
cellular radio; land mobile radio; mobile satellite communication; radio equipment; technological forecasting; cellular systems; commercial operation; coverage; design; dual-mode phones; features; handheld phones; mobile-satellite systems; satellite-cellular phones; size; wide area roaming; Availability; Bandwidth; Cellular phones; Costs; Frequency modulation; Interchannel interference; Modulation coding; Power generation economics; Satellite antennas; Switches;
Conference_Titel :
Vehicular Technology Conference, 1996. Mobile Technology for the Human Race., IEEE 46th
Conference_Location :
Atlanta, GA
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-3157-5
DOI :
10.1109/VETEC.1996.501464
