The task force on advanced satellite mobile systems: structure, objectives and vision

Abstract This paper describes the origins of the Advanced Satellite Mobile Systems Task Force (ASMS‐TF), its structure and its membership. The paper also discusses the overall vision of the Task Force for the short and for the long term, and the objectives which the Task Force is pursuing. What the Task Force has achieved so far in its existence is listed, together with its future plans and priorities. Copyright © 2004 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.