Introduction To Radio Propagation For Fixed And Mobile Communications

Gain a better understanding of the propagation effects you're likely to encounter when working in fixed-link and mobile radio systems with this clear, practical guide. Without relying on complex explanations and obscure theory, the author first explores fixed-link propagation and then relates those concepts to the more complex situations you face in the mobile environment. You learn how and why propagation occurs, and discover useful techniques for minimizing transmission degradation and optimizing signal performance.

Key topics include:

The radio refractive index (RRI)
Basic system planning techniques
The pros and cons of path loss predictions
The potential problems of in-building transmission
Why transmission constraints are greater in mobile than in fixed-link systems

Especially useful for engineers who are new to mobile communications, technical managers needing an understandable overview, and graduate level students in communication engineering.

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Overviews and explains propagation effects in fixed-link (microwave line-of-sight) and mobile radio systems, with separate sections on the two systems. Part I deals with radio refractive index, fading, frequency and space diversity, rain attenuation and molecular absorption, system outage modeling, and system planning. Part II covers the different types of mobile services, prediction methods, cellular radio systems, and communication into and within buildings. A final chapter compares fixed and mobile systems. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

John Doble has over 40 years experience in radio and satellite communications, most of which have been with British Telecom Research Laboratories in the UK. Currently a visiting lecturer on the subject of antenna propagation, he earned his B.S. in electrical engineering from London University.