GSM/EDGE Evolution and Performance

With over four billion subscribers Worldwide, GSM/EDGE is by far the World's most successful communications technology of all time. Ubiquitous, deployed in every country of the World, except in Japan and South Korea, GSM/EDGE is the result of a continued evolution that has spanned over two decades.A leading team of experts from Nokia, Nokia Siemens Networks and Instituto Nokia de Tecnologia, guide you from the history of GSM standardization to the cutting-edge techniques in the latest 3GPP releases. Covering 3GPP Release 7 and Release 8, and addressing their motivation and detailing their concepts, this book also offers insights into further steps in evolution from Release 9 and beyond.GSM/EDGE: Evolution and Performance allows you to keep apace with all of the new developments that have occurred in 3GPP on the GSM standard since the introduction of EDGE: Covers all the key aspects of GSM/EDGE Evolution from Release 7 until Release 9 in a systematic manner. Features performance evaluations derived from leading-edge simulation tools and field trials. Addresses network optimization techniques and environmental aspects. Written by leading experts in the field of GSM/EDGE evolution and standardisation. Contributors from Nokia, NSN, Helsinki University of Technology and Instituto Nokia de Tecnologia.

Mikko Säily graduated from Raahe School of Engineering and Business with a Bachelor’s degree in Embedded Systems and Computer Engineering. He joined Nokia in 1994 and worked as a Senior Specialist in the areas of algorithm design, digital signal processing and radio performance evolution. He has been closely involved in GSM standards evolution, concept development and radio performance evaluations. Currently he works as Research Manager in Nokia Siemens Networks.
Public profile at: http://www.linkedin.com/in/mikkosaily

Guillaume Sébire graduated in 1997 from the École Nationale Supérieure de Sciences Appliquées et de Technologie (ENSSAT), University of Rennes II with a Master's degree in Electronics and Computer Engineering, Embedded Systems.
He joined Nokia in 1997 and is currently working as a Senior Research Manager at Nokia Mobile Solutions leading the GSM research and standardization program for Nokia and Nokia Siemens Networks, and the Nokia team in 3GPP TSG GERAN. Guillaume has strongly contributed to the elaboration and the evolution of the GSM/EDGE standard on a wide range of technical topics. Actively participating GSM/EDGE standardization in SMG2 (in particular SMG2EDGE workshops of which he acted as secretary) and in 3GPP TSG GERAN, he held the position of 3GPP TSG GERAN Vice Chairman between April 2005 and May 2007, and has been Chairman of the 3GPP TSG GERAN Working Group 2 since February 2005.
Public profile at: http://www.linkedin.com/in/sebire

Dr. Eddie Riddingtongraduated in 1997 from the University of Plymouth, UK with a Bachelor's degree and a PhD degree in Electrical and Electronic Engineering. He joined Nokia as a DSP Algorithms Engineer in 1997 and is currently a Senior Specialist in Standardisation at Nokia Siemens Networks. Eddie has been actively involved in GSM / EDGE standardisation since 1997, representing Nokia and Nokia Siemens Networks within 3GPP TSG-GERAN Working Group 1. He recently acted as the rapporteur in 3GPP on the Feasibility study for evolved GSM/EDGE Radio Access Network (GERAN).
Public profile at: http://www.linkedin.com/in/eddieriddington

Foreword
Acknowledgements
Abbreviations
GSM/Edge Standardization
GSM Standardization History
Guillaume Sébire
Introduction
History
Phase 1
Phase 2
Phase 2+
References
3 GGP Release 7
Introduction
EGPRS2
Dual Carrier Downlink
Mobile Station Receiver Diversity
Latency Reductions
References
GPP Release 8
Interworking with LTE
A Interface over IP
Multi-carrier BTS (MCBTS)
References
3GPP Release 9 and Beyond
Introduction
Voice Evolution
Data Evolution
H(e)NB Enhancements
Security Improvements
Local Call Local Switch
References
GSM/EDGE Performance
Fundamentals of GSM Performance Evaluation
On the GSM Radio System Performance Engineering
Simulation Tools
Key Performance Indicators
EFL Methodology
Further Reading
References
EGPRS2 and Downlink Dual Carrier Performance
Overview of GSM Data Performance Evolution
EGPRS2 Link Performance
EGPRS2 System Performance
Downlink Dual Carrier Performance
DTM Performance
GSM Data Evolution Performance Summary
References
Control Channel Performance
Introduction
Repeated SACCH
Repeated Downlink FACCH
References
Orthogonal Sub-channels with AMR/DRP
Introduction
Overview of GSM Voice Evolution
AMR and SAIC Performance
OSC and VAMOS Performance
Conclusion
References
Wideband AM Performance
Overview
Introduction
Audio Bandwidth Extension for More Natural Sounding Speech
End-user's Quality Perception B=by Listening Tests
Impact of AMR-WB on Network Planning
Network Quality and Capacity Advantage by AMR-WB over AMR-NB
Conclusion
References
DFCA and Other Advanced Interference Management Techniques
Introduction
Frequency Hopping Basics
Intra-site Interference Management
Inter-site and Intra-site Interference Management
Dynamic Frequency and Channel Allocation
References
Advanced Admission and Quality Control Techniques
Introduction
Quality of Service Management
Admission Control
Quality Control
Performance of the QoS-aware GERAN Networks
Enhanced GERAN Performance towards Conversational Services
References
Capacity Enhancements for GSM
Introduction
Progressive Power Control for AMR
Temporary Overpower
Handover Signaling Optimization
Separate Radio Link Timeout Value for AMR
AMR HR to AMR FR Handover Optimization
Service DependentChannel Allocation
Advanced Abis Solutions
References
Green GSM: Environmentally Friendly Solutions
Introduction
Energy Optimized Network Design
Coverage Improvement Techniques
Capacity Improvement Techniques
Energy Savings through Software Solutions
Energy-efficient BTS Site
Renewable Energy Sources
Energy Savings for Controllers and Transcoders
References
Extending the GSM Paradigm
GSM in Multimode Networks
Introduction
Standardization of MSR Base Station for Multimode Networks
Status in Regulatory Bodies
Usage of MSR Base Stations in Multimode Networks
References
Generic Access Network: Extending the GSM Paradigm
Introduction
Drivers for Convergence
GAN Architecture
GAN Management Functionality
Mobility Features in GAN
Voice Service over GAN
Supplementary Services
Packet Switched Data
Emergency Call Support in GAN
GAN in 3GPP Releases
Implementation Aspects for a GAN-enabled Device
Considerations for GAN Deployment
References
Index
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