Digital Microwave Communication

The first book to cover all engineering aspects of microwave communication path design for the digital age Fixed point-to-point microwave systems provide moderate-capacity digital transmission between well-defined locations. Most popular in situations where fiber optics or satellite communication is impractical, it is commonly used for cellular or PCS site interconnectivity where digital connectivity is needed but not economically available from other sources, and in private networks where reliability is most important. Until now, no book has adequately treated all engineering aspects of microwave communications in the digital age. This important new work provides readers with the depth of knowledge necessary for all the system engineering details associated with fixed point-to-point microwave radio path design: the why, what, and how of microwave transmission; design objectives; engineering methodologies; and design philosophy (in the bid, design, and acceptance phase of the project). Written in an easily accessible format, Digital Microwave Communication features an appendix of specialized engineering details and formulas, and offers up chapter coverage of: A Brief History of Microwave Radio Microwave Radio Overview System Components Hypothetical Reference Circuits Multipath Fading Rain Fading Reflections and Obstructions Network Reliability Calculations Regulation of Microwave Radio Networks Radio Network Performance Objectives Designing and Operating Microwave Systems Antennas Radio Diversity Ducting and Obstruction Fading Digital Receiver Interference Path Performance Calculations Digital Microwave Communication: Engineering Point-to-Point Microwave Systems will be of great interest to engineers and managers who specify, design, or evaluate fixed point-to-point microwave systems associated with communications systems and equipment manufacturers, independent and university research organizations, government agencies, telecommunications services, and other users.

Contributions provide coverage of the major aspects of cost-effective implementation of high-performance digital radio-relay links. Topics include transmission performance objectives, frequency spectrum utilization framework, propagation conditions, signal processing methods and equipment design, an

This groundbreaking book, one of the first on digital communications, covers the transmission system environment, statistical analysis methods, digital modulation, system performance, PSK and QAM systems, correlative techniques and information on microwave system design and measurements. AUTHOR'S COMMENTS In this book, transmission concepts and techniques of digital systems are presented. Practical state-of-the-art implementation of digital communications systems by line-of-sight microwaves are also described. This book is written for engineers and managers, systems and equipment designers, manufacturing engineers and managers, product planners and research engineers. It is also intended to be suitable as a text at the first year postgraduate or advanced undergraduate level, as well as for reference purposes, in universities and other technical institutions. PUBLISHER'S COMMENTS The unique engineering requirements of terrestrial microwave systems using digital modulation methods are the topics presented in Digital Communications: Microwave Applications. The fundamental principles included in this book have not changed since its original publication. It should be considered as a required reference for this important facet of communications.

Digital transmission has assumed a greater role in transmission networks of the world as well as in terrestrial microwave and satellite systems. The aim of this book is to present in detail the theoretical and practical problems encountered in digital microwave transmission. Some aspects of the theoretical background of the field, for example the effect of wave propagation on high-speed transmission, direct regenerators, and digital phase-locked loops, treated in the first four chapters, have not yet been dealt with in other books. In the chapters which follow, the practical implications of subsystems, such as modulators, carrier recovery circuits together with baseband signal processing, and the auxiliary equipment, are described. The book is designed to be of use not only for those relatively new to the field, but more especially for researchers and graduate students who wish to augment their knowledge.

This practical new resource gives you a comprehensive understanding of the design and deployment of transmission networks for wireless applications. 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. The book offers practical guidelines and advice derived from the author's own experience on projects worldwide. You gain a solid grounding in third generation wireless networks with increased capacity requirements, while learning all about packet data architecture, and how it will impact future transmission network design and deployment.

The rapid expansion of digital communications, particularly in the fields of TV and mobile telephones does not overide the need for a clear understanding of analogue frequencies. Moreover, analogue technology will play an important role in communications well into the 21st century. Covering the principles behind analogue and digital communication systems, this book takes a less mathematical approach than is often found at this level. It begins with basic principles such as information systems, data compression and error detection before moving on to more advanced topics such as Pulse Code Modulation systems and digital microwave systems. Data protocols are also given so that the reader can gain a good understanding of more complex communication systems. 'Analogue and Digital Communication Techniques' has been designed for students studying HND electronic communication courses but will also be useful to junior undergraduates on similar courses. Some knowledge of basic elctronics is assumed.