Introduction to WLLS : application and deployment for fixed and broadband services /
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Author / Creator: | Pandya, Raj, 1932- |
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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 |
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