Title :
N-STAR mobile communications system
Author :
Furukawa, K. ; Nishi, Y. ; Kondo, H. ; Ueda, T. ; Yasuda, Y.
Author_Institution :
NTT Mobile Commun. Network Inc., Kanagawa, Japan
Abstract :
In March 1996, NTT Mobile Communications Network, Inc. (NTT DoCoMo) initiated the N-STAR mobile satellite communications service, the goal of which is to complement the terrestrial cellular system service areas and expand the service areas for maritime communications systems. This new service features a dynamic channel assignment scheme, integration with terrestrial cellular systems, and a point-to-multipoint transmission scheme. This paper describes these features, an overview of the system, system architecture, and major system parameters. Furthermore, an overview of several kinds of mobile terminals is described
Keywords :
cellular radio; frequency allocation; marine systems; mobile satellite communication; telecommunication terminals; N-STAR mobile communications system; NTT DoCoMo; NTT Mobile Communications Network; dynamic channel assignment; maritime communications systems; mobile satellite communications service; mobile terminals; point to multipoint transmission; service areas; system architecture; system parameters; terrestrial cellular system; terrestrial cellular systems; Artificial satellites; Bandwidth; Base stations; Cellular networks; Communication networks; Mobile communication; Satellite broadcasting; Satellite communication; Telephony; Transponders;
Conference_Titel :
Global Telecommunications Conference, 1996. GLOBECOM '96. 'Communications: The Key to Global Prosperity
Conference_Location :
London
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-3336-5
DOI :
10.1109/GLOCOM.1996.594395
