Microwave Transmission Networks, Second Edition

Up-to-Date Coverage of Microwave Transmission Networks Fully revised for the latest North American and ITU standards, Microwave Transmission Networks, Second Edition covers all stages of terrestrial point-to-point microwave network build-out, from planning and feasibility studies to system deployment and testing. This definitive volume is thoroughly updated with new information, including details on the impact of Ethernet and IP communications on microwave links. Useful formulas for solving microwave design-related problems are contained in this practical resource. Find out how to: Plan, design, and build microwave point-to-point networks Determine network capacity, dimensions, architecture, budget, schedules, and work force requirements Understand microwave link engineering Calculate loss/attention, fading and fade margins, and link quality and availability Perform interference analysis Determine, procure, and install required hardware and power systems Manage the microwave project and its regulatory issues, ethical dilemmas, logistical concerns, and organizational challenges Test the microwave system throughout every stage of development and deployment Handle maintenance, troubleshooting, and upgrades "Complete, up-to-date coverage of terrestrial point-to-point microwave network planning, design, and deployment. Fully revised for the latest global standards and written for engineers and project managers, Microwave Transmission Networks, Second Edition covers all stages of microwave network build-out from initial planning and feasibility studies to real system deployment. Emphasis is given to practical guidelines. The book discusses planning and creating the business case for microwave networks, including advantages and disadvantages - essential for decision makers. The second edition contains all new diagrams and tables to reflect new and updated standards and information. New sections include new technologies implemented in microwave point-to-point radios (Ethernet), as well as Adaptive Modulation. Newly opened millimeter-wave bands and their applications in licensed and license-exempt broadband microwave radios will be discussed. A new FAQ section has been added regarding microwave links, and information on regulatory and ethical issues and conflicts of interests during international projects is included. Microwave Transmission Networks, Second Edition features fully updated information on today's global standards, including North American and ITU Content written by a practicing engineer in an easy-to-understand style; Details on new and relevant developments in the field of digital microwave radios. Complete, current coverage of microwave networks: Transmission Network Fundamentals; Basics of Microwave Communications; Microwave Link Design; Planning the Microwave Network; Microwave Network Design; Microwave Deployment; Project Management"

up-to-date Coverage Of Microwave Transmission Networks

fully Revised For The Latest North American And Itu Standards, microwave Transmission Networks, Second Edition Covers All Stages Of Terrestrial Point-to-point Microwave Network Build-out, From Planning And Feasibility Studies To System Deployment And Testing. This Definitive Volume Is Thoroughly Updated With New Information, Including Details On The Impact Of Ethernet And Ip Communications On Microwave Links. Useful Formulas For Solving Microwave Design-related Problems Are Contained In This Practical Resource.

find Out How To:

• plan, Design, And Build Microwave Point-to-point Networks
• determine Network Capacity, Dimensions, Architecture, Budget, Schedules, And Work Force Requirements
• understand Microwave Link Engineering
• calculate Loss/attention, Fading And Fade Margins, And Link Quality And Availability
• perform Interference Analysis
• determine, Procure, And Install Required Hardware And Power Systems
• manage The Microwave Project And Its Regulatory Issues, Ethical Dilemmas, Logistical Concerns, And Organizational Challenges
• test The Microwave System Throughout Every Stage Of Development And Deployment
• handle Maintenance, Troubleshooting, And Upgrades

Fully updated for the latest global standards and written for engineers and project managers, this hands-on guide covers all practical aspects of terrestrial point-to-point microwave network planning, design, and deployment.