Application of space division multiple access to mobile radio

C. Farsakh, J. A. Nossek

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Abstract

In this paper an approach is proposed to introduce a space division multiple access (SDMA) component into a frequency/time division multiple access (FTDMA) mobile radio system like the European GSM system providing higher frequency reuse and spectral efficiency. Except from signalling aspects the mobiles remain uneffected by the presented SDMA method without any need for antenna diversity or more sophisticated equalizers. Additional hard- and software-demands due to the new SDMA features are only restricted to base stations as they have to be equipped with an adaptive antenna array. This array is used to separate wavefronts in coherent multipath environments by means of a new algorithm. The number of antenna elements needed is significantly lower than the number of wavefronts impinging on the array.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationWireless Networks - Catching the Mobile Future
Subtitle of host publication5th IEEE Intemational Symposium on Personal, Indoor and Mobile Radio Communications, PIMRC 1994 - Proceedings
EditorsJos H. Weber, Ramjee Prasad, Jens C. Arnbak
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
Pages736-739
Number of pages4
ISBN (Electronic)9051991932
DOIs
StatePublished - 1994
Event5th IEEE Intemational Symposium on Personal, Indoor and Mobile Radio Communications, PIMRC 1994 - The Hague, Netherlands
Duration: 18 Sep 199422 Sep 1994

Publication series

NameIEEE International Symposium on Personal, Indoor and Mobile Radio Communications, PIMRC
Volume2

Conference

Conference5th IEEE Intemational Symposium on Personal, Indoor and Mobile Radio Communications, PIMRC 1994
Country/TerritoryNetherlands
CityThe Hague
Period18/09/9422/09/94

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