Principles of Wireless Networks: A Unified Approach (Prentice Hall Communications Engineering and Emerging Technologies Series)
A unified foundation for understanding and building any wireless network.A true systems approach to wireless networkingAir interference design and network operationPlanning, mobility management, radio resources, power management, and security3G, WLANs, HIPERLAN, WATM, Bluetooth, WPAN, OFDM, UWB, wireless geolocation, and moreThis is the first book to present a unified common foundation for understanding and building any contemporary wireless network, voice or data—from PCS to wireless LANs, Bluetooth to IMT-2000 3G. Using extensive practical examples, Kaveh Pahlavan and Prashant Krishnamurthy present a true systems approach, illuminating the principles, commonalities, key differences, and specific implementation issues associated with virtually every leading wireless system. Coverage includes:Air interference design: wireless medium characteristics, media access, and an exceptionally thorough discussion of physical layer issuesWireless network operation: planning, mobility management, radio resources, power management, and securityImplementation of cellular telephone and mobile data networks based on CDMA, TDMA, and GSMKey wideband local access technologies: IEEE 802.11 WLANs, HIPERLAN, and connection-based voice-oriented WATMEmerging OFDM and Ultrawideband (UWB) technologiesAd hoc networking, Bluetooth, and WPANWireless geolocation and indoor positioning techniques and systemsThe most detailed discussions of channel characteristics and deployment tools available in any bookWhether you're an electrical engineer, telecommunications/networking specialist, or software professional,Principles of Wireless Networksbrings together the insights and techniques you need to begin building any wireless system.