Design of an ATM-based access segment for third generation mobile systems

An issue in third-generation mobile systems theory, e.g., UMTS, is integration with B-ISDN. We design a UMTS segment under the assumption that it is ATM-based. A pertinent design process is defined and various problems that arise in this context are highlighted. Finally, a case study is conducted, concluding remarks are drawn and issues for further study are presented. The work of this paper highlights the joint collaboration of the ACTS projects RAINBOW (AC015) and STORMS (AC016).