Title :
EU´s R&D activities on third generation mobile satellite systems (S-UMTS)
Author :
Guntsch, Alexander ; Ibnkahla, Mohamed ; Losquadro, Giacinto ; Mazzella, Michel ; Roviras, Daniel ; Timm, Andreas
fDate :
2/1/1998 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
This article summarizes the European Union (EU) activities in the ACTS program satellite component of the UMTS. The projects INSURED, NEWTEST, SECOMS, SINUS, and TOMAS are introduced, and their R&D work on the services implemented in the different test platforms, the network integration scenario into the UMTS network, the studies performed for the air interface, the mobile terminals implemented, and the demonstrated applications are summarized. Furthermore, a new approach using neural networks for adaptive channel equalization and the concept for an EHF/Ka-band system are introduced
Keywords :
adaptive equalisers; microwave links; mobile satellite communication; neural nets; research initiatives; telecommunication computing; telecommunication terminals; ACTS program; EHF/Ka-band system; European Union; INSURED; NEWTES; R&D activities; R&D projects; S-UMTS; SECOMS; SINUS; TOMAS; UMTS network; adaptive channel equalization; air interface; mobile terminals; network integration; neural networks; services; test platforms; third generation mobile satellite systems; 3G mobile communication; Adaptive equalizers; Adaptive systems; Artificial satellites; Neural networks; Research and development; Satellite broadcasting; Satellite communication; Space technology; Testing;
Journal_Title :
Communications Magazine, IEEE
