GSM, GPRS and EDGE Performance: Evolution Toward 3G/UMTS [Hardcover]

Timo Halonen (Author), Javier Romero (Author), Juan Melero (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0470844574 | ISBN-13: 978-0470844571 | Publication Date: June 15, 2002 | Edition: 1

The introduction of GERAN (GSM EDGE Radio Access Network) will enable the existing GSM and IS-136 Radio Access Networks, based on digital 2nd Generation TDMA technologies, to evolve towards real 3rd Generation Radio Access Networks in terms of radio spectral efficiency, peak data throughput and support for 3rd Generation services.
At present there is a distinct lack of comprehensive books covering GPRS and EDGE and hence the authors aim to provide a comprehensive handbook which discusses the latest performance results of both. Operators will be implementing other performance solutions, such as Adaptive Multi Rate and Dynamic Channel Allocation, in the near future and as yet there aren't any guidelines available. GSM, GPRS and EDGE Performance successfully fills both of these gaps.
* Explains the key parts of both ETSI GSM and 3GPP/GERAN standards
* Introduces 3GPP ALL IP architecture for future GSM (Global System for Mobile Communication)
* Examines the coverage and capacity of GSM/EDGE and AMR (Adaptive Multi Rate)
* Introduces a totally new approach for Radio Access Network automated optimisation
* Discusses positioning of GERAN and UTRAN (UMTS Terrestrial Radio Access Network)
* Highlights 3GPP Release 4 and Release 5 architecture and also illustrates ideas for future All IP architectures

Editorial Reviews

From the Publisher

EDGE can be achieved through a very fast and cost effective implementation. The only requirement is to add EDGE-capable transceivers and software.

With the continuation of EDGE standardization towards GERAN (GSM/EDGE Radio access network) EDGE will achieve a full alignment with W-CDMA. The goal for EDGE is to boost system capacity, both for real-time and best-effort services, and to become perfectly competitive with other 3G technologies.

What emerges with these evolutionary steps from GSM to GPRS, EDGE and W-CDMA is a seamless 3G UMTS (Universal Mobile Telecommunications System) Multi-Radio network ¡V one that maximizes the investments in GSM and GPRS.

It stands to reason that both EDGE and W-CDMA will be mainstream 3G UMTS products from Nordic companies. This book, written by engineers from one of those Nordic companies, is an authoritative treatise on GSM evolution to 3G. The book provides in depth performance analysis of current and future GSM speech and GPRS/EDGE packet data functionality. Furthermore, the concept of a 3G UMTS Multi-Radio network (GSM/EDGE/W-CDMA) is presented in depth as the best solution for wireless operators to evolve their networks towards 3G.

Times change, but some things don¡¦t. Nordic companies have been at the forefront of wireless communications for more than a half of a century. They have earned their preeminent position in the industry. I encourage you to listen what this book has to say.

From the Inside Flap

GSM, GPRS and EDGE Performance provides a complete overview of the entire GSM system. It features comprehensive descriptions of GSM¡¦s main evolutionary milestones - GPRS, AMR and EDGE and such developments have now positioned GERAN (GSM/EDGE Radio Access Network) as a full 3G radio standard. For the first time in one volume, the radio network performance and capabilities of GSM, GPRS, AMR and EDGE solutions are studied in-depth by using revealing simulations and field trials.

Cellular operators must now roll out new 3G technologies capable of delivering wireless Internet based multimedia services in a competitive and cost-effective way and this volume, divided into three parts, helps to explain how:

ƒ{ Provides an introduction to the complete evolution of GSM towards a radio access network that efficiently supports UMTS services (GERAN). Both the functionality and architecture are explained and the integration of GERAN within the UMTS QoS concept for 3G networks is presented

ƒ{ Features a comprehensive study of system performance with simulations and field trials. Covers all the major features such as basic GSM, GPRS, EDGE and AMR and the full capability of the GERAN radio interface for 3G service support is envisaged. Also introduces an innovative approach for Radio Access Network automated planning, optimisation and operation. Discusses the automation of the frequency planning and parameter optimization tasks, together with an in-depth analysis of automated trouble shooting

ƒ{ Discusses different 3G radio technologies and the position of GERAN within such technologies. Also includes the potential evolution paths and descriptions of the 3G Multi-Radio Radio Access Network concept, based on the seamless integration of GSM and WCDMA radio technologies

Written by leading experts in the field, and endorsed with forewords from Mike Bamburak, Vice President, Technology, Architecture & Standards, AT&T and Chris Pearson, Executive Vice President, 3G Americas, this performance-oriented and practical approach to the GSM system and its evolution will have far-reaching appeal to Engineering Professionals and Research & Development Engineers. It will also be an instant hit with Technical staff and Management working for cellular operators.

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 585 pages
• Publisher: John Wiley & Sons; 1 edition (June 15, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0470844574
• ISBN-13: 978-0470844571
• Product Dimensions: 9.7 x 6.8 x 1.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.6 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,209,965 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Extremely usefull hanbook about GSM evolution, June 19, 2002

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Nain Guyen (USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: GSM, GPRS and EDGE Performance: Evolution Toward 3G/UMTS (Hardcover)

The book describes the technology evolution of GSM. It contains trial and simulation results that are very usefull for understanding the technology capabilitites. It is by far the best book about GSM and GPRS technologies I have seen. It is also highly recomendable for anybody working in the mobile telecommunication bussiness, due to its practical approach.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A must for all those interested in GSM technology evolution, June 16, 2002

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Tim Gray (US) - See all my reviews

This review is from: GSM, GPRS and EDGE Performance: Evolution Toward 3G/UMTS (Hardcover)

This book provides a comprehensive description of the GSM AMR, GPRS and EDGE technologies. Additionally it provides a deep analysis of the performance of each technology, providing usefull deployment and dimmensioning guidelines. Finally it compares these with other co-existing cellular technologies.
Definitely a must, specially for cellular operators requiring to deploy GSM, AMR, GPRS and EDGE and expecting to maximise the performance of their networks.
The reading is very easy and the book takes you through all the topics of interest through a nice thread.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This is a very good and serious book., February 7, 2003

By A Customer

This review is from: GSM, GPRS and EDGE Performance: Evolution Toward 3G/UMTS (Hardcover)

I don't agree with the previous reviewer. It is a serious book with wealth of information and it is not a marketing info book. It covers GSM basics, detailed GPRS and EDGE information and an intro on 3G technologies. GPRS and EDGE chapters particularly good and contain a lot of simulation results also. Warmly recommended.