Title :
Next-generation mobile satellite networks
Author :
Del Re, Enrico ; Pierucci, Laura
Author_Institution :
Florence Univ., Italy
fDate :
9/1/2002 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
Due to the increasing demands of multimedia services supporting high bit rates and mobility, ATM, TCP/IP, and satellite technology are going to be associated to form the internetwork infrastructure of future global systems. In this scenario, distinctions between terrestrial and satellite communications systems, as well as between fixed networks and 3G mobile networks, will cease to exist in a global coverage wireless system. The European Action COST252 actively participated in developing the satellite component of UMTS
Keywords :
Internet; asynchronous transfer mode; cellular radio; code division multiple access; mobile satellite communication; multimedia communication; ATM; European Action COST252; Internet; TCP/IP; UMTS; global coverage; internetwork infrastructure; multimedia services; next-generation mobile satellite networks; satellite technology; 3G mobile communication; Artificial satellites; GSM; Multiaccess communication; Multimedia systems; Next generation networking; Quality of service; TCPIP; Web and internet services; Wideband;
Journal_Title :
Communications Magazine, IEEE
DOI :
10.1109/MCOM.2002.1031842
