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Book SynopsisGSM, GPRS and EDGE Performance: Second Edition provides a complete overview of the entire GSM system. It features comprehensive descriptions of GSM's main evolutionary milestones -- GPRS, AMR and EDGE; such developments have now positioned GERAN (GSM/EDGE Radio Access Network) as a full 3G radio standard.
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Table of ContentsAcknowledgements.
Foreword.
Introduction.
Abbreviations.
PART 1: GERAN EVOLUTION.
1. GSM/EDGE Standards Evolution (up to Rel'4) (M. Hakaste, et al.).
2. Evolution of GERAN Standardisation (Rel'5, Rel'6 and beyond) (E. Nikula, et al.).
3. GERAN QoS Evolution Towards UMTS (E. Ala-Tauriala, et al.).
4. Mobile Station Location (M. Weckström, et al.).
PART 2: GSM, GPRS AND EDGE PERFORMANCE.
5. Basics of GSM Radio Communication and Spectral Efficiency (J. Melero, et al.).
6. GSM/AMR and SAIC Voice Performance (J. Melero, et al.).
7. GPRS and EGPRS Performance (J. Romero, et al.).
8. Packet Data Services and End-user Performance (G. Gomez, et al.).
9. Dynamic Frequency and Channel Allocation (M. Salmenkaita).
10. Narrowband Deployment (A. Rivada, et al.).
11. Link Performance Enhancements (R. Pirhonen, et al.).
12. Control Channels Performance and Dimensioning (T. Kähkönen & J. Navarro).
13. Automation and Optimisation (V. Wille, et al.).
PART 3: 3G EVOLUTION PATHS.
14. IMT-2000 3G Radio Access Technologies (J. Melero, et al.).
15. 3G Technology Strategy and Evolution Paths (J. Melero).
Appendix A: MAIO Management Limitations.
Appendix B: Hardware Dimensioning Studies.
Appendix C: Mapping Link Gain to Network Capacity Gain.
Appendix D: Interference between GSM/EDGE and Other Cellular Radio Technologies.
Appendix E: Simulation Tools.
Appendix F: Trial Partners.
Index.
