Access Methods

Bernd-Peter Paris, George Mason University, Fairfax, Virginia

• Introduction
• Relevant Wireless Communication System Characteristics
• Frequency Division Multiple Access
  • Channel Considerations
  • Influence of Antenna Height
  • Example: CT2
  • Further Remarks
• Time Division Multiple Access
  • Propagation Considerations
  • Initial Channel Assignment
  • Example: GSM
  • Further Remarks
• Code Division Multiple Access
  • Propagation Considerations
  • Multiple-Access Interference
  • Further Remarks
• Comparison and Outlook
• References
• Defining Terms
• For Further Information