Introduction to WLLS : application and deployment for fixed and broadband services /

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Author / Creator:Pandya, Raj, 1932-
Imprint:Hoboken, NJ : John Wiley, 2003.
Description:1 online resource (xiv, 229 p.) : ill.
Language:English
Series:IEEE series on mobile & digital communication.
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Format: E-Resource Book
URL for this record:http://pi.lib.uchicago.edu/1001/cat/bib/8680470
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ISBN:9780471683162
0471683167
0471683159 (electronic bk.)
9780471683155 (electronic bk.)
0471451320 (cloth)
9780471451327 (cloth)
Notes:Includes bibliographical references and index.
Description based on print version record.
Other form:Print version: Pandya, Raj, 1932- Introduction to WLLS. Hoboken, NJ : John Wiley, 2003 9780471451327
Standard no.:10.1002/0471683167
Table of Contents:
  • Preface
  • 1.. Introduction to Wireless Access and WLL System Deployment
  • 1.1. Terminology of Wireless Access Systems
  • 1.2. Historical Background and Growth Forecasts for WLL
  • 1.3. Access Networks and Wireless Access Options
  • 1.4. Advantages and Economics of WLL Systems
  • 1.5. Potential Limitations of Wireless Access and WLL Systems
  • 1.6. Some Differences Between WLL and Cellular Mobile Systems
  • 1.7. Standardization Studies on Fixed and Broadband Wireless Access Systems
  • 2.. Fundamentals of Radio Systems
  • 2.1. Radio Spectrum and Frequency Bands
  • 2.2. Classification of Radio Systems
  • 2.3. Full Duplex Radio Communication and Duplexing Methods
  • 2.4. Multiple Access Methods for Wireless Access Systems
  • 2.5. Major Functions for a Radio System
  • 2.6. Basic and Higher-Level Modulation Methods
  • 3.. A Refresher on Cellular Mobile and Cordless Telecommunication Systems
  • 3.1. The Cellular Concept
  • 3.2. Basic Cellular System Architecture and Operation
  • 3.3. Introduction to Digital Cellular Mobile Systems
  • 3.4. GSM: The European TDMA Digital Cellular Mobile Standard
  • 3.5. IS-136: The North American TDMA Digital Cellular Mobile Standard
  • 3.6. IS-95: The North American CDMA Digital Cellular Mobile Standard
  • 3.7. DECT: European Digital Cordless Telecommunications Standard
  • 3.8. PHS: Japanese Digital Cordless Telecommunications Standard
  • 3.9. Mobile System Enhancements and Third-Generation (3G) Standards
  • 4.. WLL System Components and Interfaces
  • 4.1. WLL Reference Model and Major System Components and Interfaces
  • 4.2. End-User Equipment
  • 4.3. The Base Station System
  • 4.4. Radio Interfaces for WLL Systems
  • 4.5. Network Interfaces for WLL Systems
  • 5.. Radio Access Characteristics and Radio Planning
  • 5.1. Introduction to Radio Design for WLL Systems
  • 5.2. Modes of Radio Wave Propagation
  • 5.3. Potential Signal Losses in the Radio Path
  • 5.4. Multipath Fading and Fresnel Zones
  • 5.5. Availability and Fade (or Loss) Margin for a Radio Link
  • 5.6. Planning for LOS Paths in WLL Systems
  • 5.7. Radio Coverage and Frequency Planning for WLL Systems
  • 5.8. Sectorized Cells and Frequency Reuse Planning for WLL Systems
  • 5.9. Capacity Enhancement Methods: Cell Sectorization and Cell/Sector Splitting
  • 5.10. Frequency Planning Requirements: TDMA- Versus CDMA-Based Systems
  • 5.11. Comparison of Radio Planning Aspects for WLL and Cellular Mobile Systems
  • 6.. Deployment Planning Aspects of WLL Systems
  • 6.1. Introduction
  • 6.2. Assessing the Service Needs
  • 6.3. Support of Mobility in WLL Systems
  • 6.4. Estimating Traffic Densities and Traffic Distribution
  • 6.5. Selection of a Suitable WLL Technology--Influencing Factors
  • 6.6. Some Advantages of CDMA Technology for WLL Systems
  • 6.7. Radio Engineering Tasks for WLL System Deployment
  • 6.8. Selecting Cell Sizes and Cell Sites
  • 6.9. Network Interconnections
  • 6.10. Range and Reliability Aspects of Microwave Links
  • 6.11. Business Aspects and Business Case for WLL System Deployment
  • 7.. Examples of Commercial WLL Systems
  • 7.1. Introduction
  • 7.2. STRAEX WLL System (LG Electronics, South Korea)
  • 7.3. AirLoop WLL System (Lucent Technologies, USA)
  • 7.4. corDECT WLL System (Midas Corporation, India)
  • 7.5. Internet FWA System (Nortel Networks, Canada)
  • 7.6. Summary of Parameters for Some Additional Commercial WLL Systems
  • 8.. Broadband Wireless Access (BWA) Systems
  • 8.1. Need for Broadband Access and Technology Options
  • 8.2. Frequency Bands and Data Rates for BWA Systems
  • 8.3. Deployment Scenario for BWA Systems and Topology Options
  • 8.4. Radio Interfaces for BWA Systems
  • 8.5. BWA Systems Based on Multipoint Distribution Concepts
  • 8.6. BWA Systems Based on Wireless LAN Concepts
  • 8.7. BWA Systems Based on Satellite Technologies
  • Bibliography
  • Glossary
  • Index
  • About the Author