Transmission Systems Design Handbook for Wireless Networks

by Harvey Lehpamer, Hrvoj Lehpamer

Overview

Transmission Systems Design for Wireless Applications takes you through the design and deployment of wireless transmission networks. From principles and design, to equipment procurement, project management, testing, and operation, it's a practical, hands-on engineering guide with numerous real-life examples of turn-key operations in the wireless networking industry. This book, written for both technical and non-technical professionals, helps you deal with the costs and difficulties involved in setting up the local access with technologies that are still in the evolutionary stage. Issues involved in the deployment of various transmission technologies, and their impact on the overall wireless network topology are discussed. Strategy and approach to transmission network planning, design and deployment are explored.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781580532433
Publisher:	Artech House, Incorporated
Publication date:	03/15/2002
Series:	Artech House Mobile Communications Series
Edition description:	New Edition
Pages:	636
Product dimensions:	6.30(w) x 9.20(h) x 1.70(d)

About the Author

Harvey Lehpamer is a Staff Engineer at Ericsson Wireless Communications, Inc. in San Diego, CA. He received his M.Sc. in radio communications and professional electronics and electrical engineering degree from The School of Electrical Engineering , Zagreb, Croatia.

Table of Contents

Introduction. Basics of Wireless Networks - Historic Background. Existing Wireless Technologies. Wireless Technology Evolution. Satellite Networks. Fixed Microwave Systems. Transmission Networks Principles - Wireline Side of Wireless Networks. Digital Transmission Technology. Synchronous vs. Asynchronous. Multiplexing and Inverse Multiplexing. Asynchronous Transfer Mode (ATM). Voice over IP. Complete T1 Tutorial. Compete E1 Tutorial. Wireless Network Architecture - Second Generation (2G) Wireless Network Architecture. Third Generation (3G) Wireless Network Architecture. 3G Transmission Networks. Theory and Principles of Fiber-Optic Transmission - Basics of Fiber-Optic Transmission. Design Principles. Synchronous Digital Hierarchy. DWDM. Optical Switching. Microwave Point-to-Point System Design - Basic Microwave Transmission Theory. Microwave Link Design - Theoretical Aspects. Microwave Design- Practical Aspects. Spread-Spectrum Microwave Systems. Microwave Compatibility and Safety. Coordinate Systems, Datums and GPS. Managing MW Radio Network. Transmission Network Planning and Design - Overview. General Wireless Network Planning and Design Principles. Transmission System Design. Leased Lines in Wireless Networks. Synchronization - Stratum, BITS and GPS. Transmission Network Optimization. Transmission Network - Design Examples. RNC Dimensioning in 3G Wireless Network. Alternative Solutions in Transmission Networks. Transmission Equipment - Digital MW Radio. Fiber-Optic Equipment. Wireline Equipment. Cabling. Grounding. Power and Battery Backup. GPS Antennas. Quality and Reliability Issues. Transmission Network Deployment - Equipment and Services Ordering Process. Regulatory Issues. Services. Project Management in Wireless Networks. Key Sites Selection. Microwave Deployment. Measurement of Radiofrequency Fields. Fiber-Optic Cables and their Installation. Operations and Maintenance. Transmission Network Testing and Commissioning - Definitions. Bit Error Testing (BERT) Transmission Network Testing Procedure. Fiber-Optic Cable Testing. Packet Network Testing. Appendix.- Appendix 1 - Unit Conversion Glossary. Bibliography. Author Biography.

Editorial Reviews

Lahpamer examines issues involved in deploying various transmission technologies in wireless networks and their impact on the overall wireless-network topology. Though he does discuss overall strategy and approaches to planning, designing and deploying transmission networks, he does not detail the fiber- optic and microwave designs. The issues, strategies, and approaches are very nearly technology independent. Among his topics are the basics and principles of wireless networks, architecture, the theory and principles of fiber-optic transmission, microwave point-to-point system design, transmission equipment, and testing and commissioning. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)