Radio access networks beyond 3G: a first comparison of architectures

Author

Annoni, Marco ; Hancock, Robert ; Paila, Toni ; Scarrone, Enrico ; Tönjes, Ralf ; Uomo, Luca Dell ; Wisely, Dave ; Mort, Robert

Author_Institution

Telecom Italia Lab S.p.A., Italy

Volume

2

fYear

2001

fDate

Sep/Oct 2001

Abstract

We consider the role and possible architectures of access networks in systems beyond the current third generation. We consider the motivations for defining specialised infrastructure to support mobile radio access, and look at the various criteria for determining the scope of such systems. We then introduce and compare the access network architectures of four widely varied IST projects, BRAHMS, BRAIN/MIND, DRiVE and WINEGLASS. We compare the different approaches that these projects have taken, and conclude with a view on how this can provide a pointer to future access network architectures

Keywords

mobile radio; radio access networks; BRAHMS; BRAIN/MIND; DRiVE; IST projects; WINEGLASS; access network architectures; fourth generation networks; mobile radio; radio access network; 3G mobile communication; Access protocols; Aerospace industry; IP networks; Land mobile radio; Radio access networks; Satellite broadcasting; Shape; Space technology;

fLanguage

English

Publisher

ieee

Conference_Titel

Personal, Indoor and Mobile Radio Communications, 2001 12th IEEE International Symposium on

Conference_Location

San Diego, CA

Print_ISBN

0-7803-7244-1

Type

conf

DOI

10.1109/PIMRC.2001.965334

Filename

965334