Multicast in Third-Generation Mobile Networks

This book introduces the fundamentals of multicast in fixed and mobile networks and describes the state-of-the-art of multicast in third-generation networks by detailing the mechanisms and protocols of MBMS. The book: Provides an accessible overview of the fundamentals of multicast in fixed and mobile networks. Covers hot topics such as MBMS (Multimedia Broadcast Multicast Service) for UMTS and multicast over the CDMA air interface Discusses different strategies for carrying multicast traffic over the air interface and its performance. Incorporates an extensive simulation study of how to transmit multicast data reliably.

Robert Ruemmler currently works for Accenture AG, Switzerland as a consultant for leading Swiss banks. Robert holds a PhD from King's College London, United Kingdom (2005, Thesis: On the Distribution of Software to End-User Terminals in Third-Generation Mobile Networks). His research interests include Multicast in third-generation networks, IP multicast, software download to the mobile terminals, and software-defined radio. He has been actively collaborating with leading companies in mobile communications industry as part of European Commission-sponsored research projects.

Preface
Introduction
Cellular Mobile Communication Systems
Networks and Protocols
Multipoint Communications
IP Multicast
Multicast in Cellular Mobile Networks
Summary
Fundamentals of IP Multicast
Introduction
IP Multicast Service Models
Multicast Addressing and Address Management
Multicast Session Announcement
Group Management
IP Multicast Routing
Reliable Delivery of Multicast Traffic
Multicast Flow and Congestion Control
Multicast in Mobile and Wireless Networks
Summary
An Overview of Third-Generation Networks
Introduction
Radio Access and Networking in UMTS
Radio Access and Networking in CDMA2000
Summary
Multicast Services for Third-Generation Networks
Introduction 4.2 Motivation for Multicast
Multicast Services
User Requirements and Technology Acceptance
Summary
Multicast Extensions for Third-Generation Networks
Introduction
MBMS for UMTS
BCMCS for CDMA2000
Summary
Protocols and Mechanisms for MBMS
Introduction
MBMS Bearer Service Basics
MBMS Bearer Service Management
Routing on the MBMS Bearer Path
MBMS User Services
Summary
Protocols and Mechanisms for BCMCS
Introduction
BCMCS Bearer Path Architecture
BCMCS Bearer Service Management
BCMSC Service Layer
Summary
Multicast Capacity over the CDMA Air Interface
Introduction
PTP and PTM Channels for Multicast
System Model
Analysis of Multicast Capacity
Numerical Results
Summary
Cost Analysis of Multicast Routing
Introduction
Dynamic Multicast Routing for UMTS
Cost Analysis
Numerical Results
Summary
Reliable Multicast
Introduction
Loss Recovery for Reliable Multicast
Performance Evaluation Method
Reliable Multicast over the Air Interface
End-to-End Reliable Multicast
Summary
Mobile Multicast in Heterogeneous Networks
Introduction
Alternative Technologies for Mobile Multicast
Interworking and Convergence
Challenges for Multicast Delivery in Heterogeneous Networks
Multicast Delivery Co-ordination in Heterogeneous Networks
Summary
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Ratio of Inter-Cell Interference to Received Power
Derivation of Average Downlink Power Factor
Multicast Capacity with PTP Channels
Multicast Capacity with PTP Channels
Cost Derivation of Multicast Routing
State Probabilities
Cost Variables
Packet Delivery Cost
Location Update Cost
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Multicast in Third-Generation Mobile Networks Services, Mechanisms and Performance

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