Title :
Interoperable wireless data
Author :
Weissman, David ; Levesque, Allen H. ; Dean, Richard A.
Author_Institution :
GTE Government Systems Corp., Waltham, MA, USA
Abstract :
Data services offered over cellular networks are described. The limitations of data transmission over analog cellular networks and the main challenges to be met in defining a standard for effective data transmission over digital cellular channels, devoting particular attention to North American developments, are discussed. Some of the technical characteristics of the analog and time-division multiaccess (TDMA) digital cellular systems in North America are compared, including interfaces, internetworking functions, home and visitor location registers, layering of protocols, initiation of data service, and timing and synchronization.<>
Keywords :
cellular radio; data communication systems; standardisation; telecommunication standards; time division multiple access; North America; TDMA digital cellular systems; analog cellular networks; data transmission; interfaces; internetworking functions; location registers; protocol layering; standard; synchronization; time-division multiaccess; timing; Communication system security; Data communication; Job shop scheduling; Mobile communication; Personal communication networks; Protocols; Radio frequency; Satellite broadcasting; Systems engineering and theory; Telephony;
Journal_Title :
Communications Magazine, IEEE
