UMTS Signaling and Protocol Analysis/UTRAN and User Equipment

Book excerpt: Created for experienced wireless communications engineers looking for a comprehensive understanding of the red hot area of UMTS (Universal mobile telecommunications system) signaling and protocol analysis, this convenient full-color print presentation of leading expert Gert Bostelmann's course on the subject is an excellent and cost-effective alternative to classroom instruction. This practical volume offers professionals detailed coverage of the tasks, message structures and parameters of all relevant protocols within the UTRAN - the new radio interface of UMTS. Professionals learn all the important UMTS procedures such as registration, detachment, and call establishment. This invaluable resource features real-world examples from a variety of sources to give practitioners a complete and realistic view of UMTS signaling issues.MarketExperienced wireless communications system designers, development engineers, and network planners and operators.ContentsA Comprehensive Inside View on UMTS. Signaling & Protocol Analysis on the Uu-Interface. Signaling & Protocol Analysis on the lub- and lur-Interfaces. Signaling & Protocol Analysis on the lu-cs- and lups-Interfaces. Important UMTS Scenarios.