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Citation
Rigelsford, J. (2003), "GSM Networks: Protocols, Terminology and Implementation", Sensor Review, Vol. 23 No. 2. https://doi.org/10.1108/sr.2003.08723bae.001
Publisher
:Emerald Group Publishing Limited
Copyright © 2003, MCB UP Limited
GSM Networks: Protocols, Terminology and Implementation
GSM Networks: Protocols, Terminology and Implementation
Gunnar HeineArtech House1999416 pp.ISBN 0-89006-471-7£75.00 hardback
Keyword: GSM
GSM Networks: Protocols, Terminology and Implementation is a superbly written reference text and addresses the communications method used in global system for mobile communication (GSM) systems. It is suitable for engineers involved with GSM networks, but will also be of use to those interested in DCS1800, PCS1900 and the new antenna interface standard group (AISG) communication protocol for use in 3G systems.
Chapter 1 introduces the GSM, its system architecture, signalling and representation of messages. The Mobile Station and the Subscriber Identity Module are presented in chapter 2 along with the types of mobile stations and the SIM as a database.
Chapters 3 and 4 discuss The Base Station Subsystem and The Network Switching Subsystem, respectively. Topics addressed include the base transceiver system, the base station controller, the home location register and authentication centre, and the mobile-services switching centre.
The OSI Reference Model is presented in chapter 5. Chapter 6 introduces The Abis-Interface and addresses topics including channel configurations, alternatives for connecting the BTS to the BSC, and signalling on the Abis-interface. The following two chapters discuss The Air-Interface of GSM, and Signalling System Number 7 respectively. They cover the structure of the air-interface in GSM, logical channel configuration, the SS7 Network, message types in SS7 and error detection and error correction.
The signalling connection control part (SCCP) and The A-Interface are presented in chapters 9 and 10, while chapter 11 addresses the Transaction Capabilities and Mobile Application Part. Chapter 12 Scenarios, discusses location update, equipment check, mobile originating and terminating calls and handover. The final chapter addresses Quality of Service and presents tools for protocol measurements, signalling analysis in GSM, tips and tricks and a detailed analysis of errors on the Abis interface and A-Interface.