European R&D programs on third-generation mobile communication systems

Author

Dasilva, Joao Schwarz ; Ikonomou, Demosthenes ; Erben, Heiko

Volume

4

Issue

1

fYear

1997

fDate

2/1/1997 12:00:00 AM

Firstpage

46

Lastpage

52

Abstract

European third-generation mobile communication systems aim to deliver new wideband multimedia services to the customer and to integrate all the different services of second-generation systems. The enabling platforms, technologies, and applications are the subject of thorough research in the framework of the ACTS R&D program, which is funded by the European Community and follows the RACE program. In the context of mobile and personal communications, the RACE program aimed at the development and validation of the necessary key technologies and concepts that would in the future constitute the “building blocks” of third-generation of mobile communication systems. The integration of these technology “building blocks” into a single new system constitutes the challenge that lies ahead for the ACTS program

Keywords

broadband networks; cellular radio; data communication; digital radio; land mobile radio; multimedia communication; research initiatives; ACTS R&D program; European Community; European R&D programs; RACE program; personal communications; third-generation mobile communication systems; wideband multimedia services; 3G mobile communication; Application software; Business communication; Communication system traffic control; Digital systems; GSM; Macrocell networks; Mobile communication; Personal communication networks; Research and development;

fLanguage

English

Journal_Title

Personal Communications, IEEE

Publisher

ieee

ISSN

1070-9916

Type

jour

DOI

10.1109/98.575991

Filename

575991