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Book Synopsis
Presents the readers with the myriad of developments in wireless communications.

Table of Contents

Preface xi

Part I Introduction to Wireless Networks 1

1 Overview of Wireless Networks 3

1.1 Introduction 3

1.2 Network Architecture and Design Issues 6

1.3 Key Trends in Wireless Networking 20

1.4 Outline of the Book 21

Questions 22

2 Evolution of the Wireless Industry 23

2.1 Introduction 23

2.2 Three Views of the Wireless Industry 29

2.3 Three Generations of Cellular Networks 32

2.4 Trends in Wireless Technologies 43

Questions 49

Part II Characteristics of Radio Propagation 51

3 Characterization of Radio Propagation 53

3.1 Introduction 53

3.2 Multipath Fading and the Distance–Power Relationship 55

3.3 Local Movements and Doppler Shift 64

3.4 Multipath for Wideband Signals 66

3.5 Classical Uncorrelated Scattering Model 72

3.6 Indoor and Urban Radio Propagation Modeling 81

Questions 86

Problems 87

Projects 89

4 Modeling and Simulation of Narrowband Signal Characteristics 93

4.1 Introduction 93

4.2 Modeling Path Loss and Slow Shadow Fading 96

4.3 Doppler Spectrum of Fast Envelope Fading 110

4.4 Statistical Behavior of Fast Envelope Fading 122

4.5 Simulation of Fast Envelope Fading 126

Questions 133

Problems 134

Projects 137

5 Measurement of Wideband and UWB Channel Characteristics 149

5.1 Introduction 149

5.2 Time-Domain Measurement Techniques 151

5.3 Frequency-Domain Measurement Techniques 171

5.4 Advances in Frequency-Domain Channel Measurement 180

Questions 197

Problems 198

Project 200

6 Modeling of Wideband Radio Channel Characteristics 205

6.1 Introduction 206

6.2 Wideband Time-Domain Statistical Modeling 208

6.3 Wideband Frequency-Domain Channel Modeling 234

6.4 Comparison Between Statistical Models 243

6.5 Ray-Tracing Algorithms 245

6.6 Direct Solution of Radio Propagation Equations 261

6.7 Comparison of Deterministic and Statistical Modeling 263

6.8 Site-Specific Statistical Model 265

Appendix 6A: GSM-Recommended Multipath Propagation Models 270

Appendix 6B: Wideband Multipath Propagation Models 272

Questions 274

Problems 275

Projects 277

Part III Modem Design 279

7 Narrowband Modem Technology 281

7.1 Introduction 282

7.2 Basic Modulation Techniques 284

7.3 Theoretical Limits and Practical Impairments 307

7.4 Traditional Modems for Wide-Area Wireless Networks 312

7.5 Other Aspects of Modem Implementation 328

Questions 335

Problems 336

Projects 338

8 Fading Diversity and Coding 341

8.1 Introduction 341

8.2 Radio Communication on Flat Rayleigh Fading Channels 343

8.3 Diversity Combining 347

8.4 Error-Control Coding for Wireless Channels 353

8.5 Space-Time Coding 363

8.6 MIMO and STC 365

Questions 372

Problems 372

Projects 374

9 Broadband Modem Technologies 377

9.1 Introduction 378

9.2 Effects of Frequency-Selective Multipath Fading 380

9.3 Discrete Multipath Fading Channel Model 384

9.4 Adaptive Discrete Matched Filter 389

9.5 Adaptive Equalization 393

9.6 Sectored Antennas 405

9.7 Multicarrier OFDM and Frequency Diversity 411

9.8 Comparison of Traditional Broadband Modems 421

9.9 MIMO in Frequency-Selective Fading 423

Appendix 9A: Analysis of the Equalizers 425

Questions 428

Problems 429

Projects 431

10 Spread-Spectrum and CDMA Technology 435

10.1 Introduction 435

10.2 Principles of Frequency-Hopping Spread Spectrum 439

10.3 Principles of Direct-Sequence Spread Spectrum 444

10.4 Interference in Spread-Spectrum Systems 464

10.5 Performance of CDMA Systems 476

Questions 494

Problems 495

Part IV Systems Aspects 499

11 Topology Medium Access and Performance 501

11.1 Introduction 501

11.2 Topologies for Local Networks 503

11.3 Cellular Topology for Wide-Area Networks 506

11.4 Centrally Controlled Assigned Access Methods 521

11.5 Distributed Contention-Based Access Control 537

Questions 572

Problems 573

Project 576

12 Ultrawideband Communications 581

12.1 Introduction 581

12.2 UWB Channel Characteristics 584

12.3 Impulse Radio and Time-Hopping Access 589

12.4 Direct-Sequence UWB 595

12.5 Multiband OFDM 599

Questions 603

Problems 604

13 RF Location Sensing 607

13.1 Introduction 607

13.2 RF Location-Sensing Techniques 611

13.3 Modeling The Behavior of RF Sensors 619

13.4 Wireless Positioning Algorithms 626

Questions 636

Problems 637

14 Wireless Optical Networks 639

14.1 Introduction 639

14.2 Implementation 641

14.3 Eye Safety 643

14.4 IR Channel Characterization and Data-Rate Limitations 644

14.5 Modulation Techniques for Optical Communications 653

14.6 Multiple Access and Data Rate 659

Questions 661

15 Systems and Standards 663

15.1 Introduction 663

15.2 GSM GPRS and EDGE 664

15.3 CDMA and HDR 674

15.4 Other Historical Systems 679

15.5 Wireless LANs 682

15.6 Speech Coding in Wireless Systems 685

Questions 687

References 689

Index 713

About the Authors 721

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      Description

      Book Synopsis
      Presents the readers with the myriad of developments in wireless communications.

      Table of Contents

      Preface xi

      Part I Introduction to Wireless Networks 1

      1 Overview of Wireless Networks 3

      1.1 Introduction 3

      1.2 Network Architecture and Design Issues 6

      1.3 Key Trends in Wireless Networking 20

      1.4 Outline of the Book 21

      Questions 22

      2 Evolution of the Wireless Industry 23

      2.1 Introduction 23

      2.2 Three Views of the Wireless Industry 29

      2.3 Three Generations of Cellular Networks 32

      2.4 Trends in Wireless Technologies 43

      Questions 49

      Part II Characteristics of Radio Propagation 51

      3 Characterization of Radio Propagation 53

      3.1 Introduction 53

      3.2 Multipath Fading and the Distance–Power Relationship 55

      3.3 Local Movements and Doppler Shift 64

      3.4 Multipath for Wideband Signals 66

      3.5 Classical Uncorrelated Scattering Model 72

      3.6 Indoor and Urban Radio Propagation Modeling 81

      Questions 86

      Problems 87

      Projects 89

      4 Modeling and Simulation of Narrowband Signal Characteristics 93

      4.1 Introduction 93

      4.2 Modeling Path Loss and Slow Shadow Fading 96

      4.3 Doppler Spectrum of Fast Envelope Fading 110

      4.4 Statistical Behavior of Fast Envelope Fading 122

      4.5 Simulation of Fast Envelope Fading 126

      Questions 133

      Problems 134

      Projects 137

      5 Measurement of Wideband and UWB Channel Characteristics 149

      5.1 Introduction 149

      5.2 Time-Domain Measurement Techniques 151

      5.3 Frequency-Domain Measurement Techniques 171

      5.4 Advances in Frequency-Domain Channel Measurement 180

      Questions 197

      Problems 198

      Project 200

      6 Modeling of Wideband Radio Channel Characteristics 205

      6.1 Introduction 206

      6.2 Wideband Time-Domain Statistical Modeling 208

      6.3 Wideband Frequency-Domain Channel Modeling 234

      6.4 Comparison Between Statistical Models 243

      6.5 Ray-Tracing Algorithms 245

      6.6 Direct Solution of Radio Propagation Equations 261

      6.7 Comparison of Deterministic and Statistical Modeling 263

      6.8 Site-Specific Statistical Model 265

      Appendix 6A: GSM-Recommended Multipath Propagation Models 270

      Appendix 6B: Wideband Multipath Propagation Models 272

      Questions 274

      Problems 275

      Projects 277

      Part III Modem Design 279

      7 Narrowband Modem Technology 281

      7.1 Introduction 282

      7.2 Basic Modulation Techniques 284

      7.3 Theoretical Limits and Practical Impairments 307

      7.4 Traditional Modems for Wide-Area Wireless Networks 312

      7.5 Other Aspects of Modem Implementation 328

      Questions 335

      Problems 336

      Projects 338

      8 Fading Diversity and Coding 341

      8.1 Introduction 341

      8.2 Radio Communication on Flat Rayleigh Fading Channels 343

      8.3 Diversity Combining 347

      8.4 Error-Control Coding for Wireless Channels 353

      8.5 Space-Time Coding 363

      8.6 MIMO and STC 365

      Questions 372

      Problems 372

      Projects 374

      9 Broadband Modem Technologies 377

      9.1 Introduction 378

      9.2 Effects of Frequency-Selective Multipath Fading 380

      9.3 Discrete Multipath Fading Channel Model 384

      9.4 Adaptive Discrete Matched Filter 389

      9.5 Adaptive Equalization 393

      9.6 Sectored Antennas 405

      9.7 Multicarrier OFDM and Frequency Diversity 411

      9.8 Comparison of Traditional Broadband Modems 421

      9.9 MIMO in Frequency-Selective Fading 423

      Appendix 9A: Analysis of the Equalizers 425

      Questions 428

      Problems 429

      Projects 431

      10 Spread-Spectrum and CDMA Technology 435

      10.1 Introduction 435

      10.2 Principles of Frequency-Hopping Spread Spectrum 439

      10.3 Principles of Direct-Sequence Spread Spectrum 444

      10.4 Interference in Spread-Spectrum Systems 464

      10.5 Performance of CDMA Systems 476

      Questions 494

      Problems 495

      Part IV Systems Aspects 499

      11 Topology Medium Access and Performance 501

      11.1 Introduction 501

      11.2 Topologies for Local Networks 503

      11.3 Cellular Topology for Wide-Area Networks 506

      11.4 Centrally Controlled Assigned Access Methods 521

      11.5 Distributed Contention-Based Access Control 537

      Questions 572

      Problems 573

      Project 576

      12 Ultrawideband Communications 581

      12.1 Introduction 581

      12.2 UWB Channel Characteristics 584

      12.3 Impulse Radio and Time-Hopping Access 589

      12.4 Direct-Sequence UWB 595

      12.5 Multiband OFDM 599

      Questions 603

      Problems 604

      13 RF Location Sensing 607

      13.1 Introduction 607

      13.2 RF Location-Sensing Techniques 611

      13.3 Modeling The Behavior of RF Sensors 619

      13.4 Wireless Positioning Algorithms 626

      Questions 636

      Problems 637

      14 Wireless Optical Networks 639

      14.1 Introduction 639

      14.2 Implementation 641

      14.3 Eye Safety 643

      14.4 IR Channel Characterization and Data-Rate Limitations 644

      14.5 Modulation Techniques for Optical Communications 653

      14.6 Multiple Access and Data Rate 659

      Questions 661

      15 Systems and Standards 663

      15.1 Introduction 663

      15.2 GSM GPRS and EDGE 664

      15.3 CDMA and HDR 674

      15.4 Other Historical Systems 679

      15.5 Wireless LANs 682

      15.6 Speech Coding in Wireless Systems 685

      Questions 687

      References 689

      Index 713

      About the Authors 721

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