Microwave Transmission Networks, Second Edition / Edition 2

by Harvey Lehpamer

Overview

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Up-to-Date Coverage of Microwave Transmission Networks

Fully revised for the latest North American and ITU standards, Microwave Transmission Networks, Second Edition covers all stages of terrestrial point-to-point microwave network build-out, from planning and feasibility studies to system deployment and testing. This definitive volume is thoroughly updated with new information, including details on the impact of Ethernet and IP communications on microwave links. Useful formulas for solving microwave design-related problems are contained in this practical resource.

Find out how to:

• Plan, design, and build microwave point-to-point networks
• Determine network capacity, dimensions, architecture, budget, schedules, and work force requirements
• Understand microwave link engineering
• Calculate loss/attention, fading and fade margins, and link quality and availability
• Perform interference analysis
• Determine, procure, and install required hardware and power systems
• Manage the microwave project and its regulatory issues, ethical dilemmas, logistical concerns, and organizational challenges
• Test the microwave system throughout every stage of development and deployment
• Handle maintenance, troubleshooting, and upgrades

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780071701228
Publisher:	McGraw Hill LLC
Publication date:	03/19/2010
Edition description:	New Edition
Pages:	496
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 9.10(h) x 1.20(d)

About the Author

Harvey Lehpamer is owner and principal engineer of HL Telecom Consulting. He has nearly 30 years of experience in the planning, design, and deployment of wireless and wireline networks including microwave, fiber-optic, and other telecommunications systems in the U.S., Europe, Canada, and other countries. Lehpamer has worked at Ericsson Wireless Communications, Qualcomm Inc., Clearnet Inc., and Lucas Aerospace Inc., Microwave Technologies Division.

Table of Contents

Preface to Second Edition xi

Preface to First Edition xiii

Chapter 1 Transmission Network Fundamentals 1

1.1 Transmission Network Media 1

1.2 Basic Terminology 7

1.3 Transmission Network Topology 18

1.4 Transmission Network Performance 21

1.5 Network Synchronization 24

1.6 Network Delays 28

1.7 Security and Encryption 29

1.8 References 31

Chapter 2 Basics of Microwave Communications 33

2.1 Radio Fundamentals 33

2.2 Structure and Characteristics of the Earth's Atmosphere 39

2.3 Radio Propagation 40

2.4 Digital Microwave Point-to-Point Systems 55

2.5 Other Microwave Systems 73

2.6 Basics of Digital Communications Systems 84

2.7 References 88

Chapter 3 Microwave Link Design 89

3.1 Design Process Flowchart 89

3.2 The Loss/Attenuation Calculations 90

3.3 Fading and Fade Margins 99

3.4 Microwave Link Multipath Probability Models 114

3.5 Quality and Availability Calculations 120

3.6 Rain Attenuation and Outage Models 127

3.7 Improving the Microwave System 136

3.8 Repeaters 150

3.9 References 158

Chapter 4 Planning the Microwave Network 159

4.1 The Microwave Network Planning Process 159

4.2 Microwave Systems in Wireless Networks 161

4.3 Microwave Systems in Utility Telecom Networks 176

4.4 Topology and Capacity Planning 177

4.5 References 183

Chapter 5 Microwave Network Design 185

5.1 Introduction 185

5.2 Spectrum Management 185

5.3 Interference Effects and Frequency Sharing 189

5.4 Microwave Design Tools 203

5.5 Microwave Systems Engineering 204

5.6 Tips, Hints, and Suggestions 212

5.7 References 216

Chapter 6 Microwave Network Deployment 217

6.1 Introduction 217

6.2 Digital Microwave Radio 218

6.3 Digital Multiplexers 256

6.4 Cabling and Signal Termination 258

6.5 Microwave Antennas, Radomes, and Transmission Lines 261

6.6 GIS Data 288

6.7 Field Surveys 298

6.8 Housing the Equipment 317

6.9 Microwave Antenna Mounting Structures 320

6.10 Power Supply and Battery Backup 333

6.11 Grounding, Lightning, and Surge Protection 340

6.12 Microwave Testing and Troubleshooting 342

6.13 References 355

Chapter 7 Project Management 357

7.1 Tracking Microwave Rollout 357

7.2 Regulatory Issues 373

7.3 Logistical and Organizational Challenges 381

7.4 Ethical Issues 392

7.5 Frequently Asked Questions 397

7.6 References 416

Appendix A American Cable Stranding 417

Appendix B Quick RF Reference Sheet 419

Appendix C Useful Physical Quantities and Units of Measurement 423

Glossary 427

Index 467