This book provides an intuitive and accessible introduction to the fundamentals of wireless communications and their tremendous impact on nearly every aspect of our lives. The author starts with basic information on physics and mathematics and then expands on it, helping readers understand fundamental concepts of RF systems and how they are designed. Covering diverse topics in wireless communication systems, including cellular and personal devices, satellite and space communication networks, telecommunication regulation, standardization and safety, the book combines theory and practice using problems from industry, and includes examples of day-to-day work in the field. It is divided into two parts - basic (fundamentals) and advanced (elected topics). Drawing on the author's extensive training and industry experience in standards, public safety and regulations, the book includes information on what checks and balances are used by wireless engineers around the globe and address questionsconcerning safety, reliability and long-term operation. A full suite of classroom information is included.

Autorentext

Krishnamurthy Raghunandan has been a Technical Lead for the IEEE Communication Society's WCET exam. He is also a Professional Engineer licensed in the state of New York. He holds a Master's in Electrical Engineering from the Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur, and conducted research on satellite communication receiving M.Phil at the University of Surrey, England. Since 2004, he has been a Project Engineer responsible for introducing the latest wireless technologies into subway systems and buses at New York City Transit. From 1993 to 2004, he worked at AT&T / Lucent Bell Laboratory, Holmdel, New Jersey, developing and testing cellular handsets (evaluation in lab and field trials), was a Team Leader for 3GPP standards RAN (Radio Access Network) and was a Bell Labs field representative developing new products and networks for customers. During 1977-87 he worked in Indian Space Research Organization working on launch vehicles and satellite checkout systems. He has published numerous papers with IEEE.

Inhalt

Introduction.- PART ONE - Fundamentals.- Background to Wireless.- Wireless Systems - technologies.- Wireless standards and National Regulators.- Security and personal devices.- Public Policy, health and safety.- Engineering Economics.- Wireless technology and impact on society.- Proximity devices towards a better society.- PART TWO - Selected Topics.- Cellular systems.- Wireless LAN (WiFi).- Satellite communication.- Microwave and Millimetric wave links.- Vehicular Technology.- SCADA - Supervisory Control And Data Acquisition.- Antennas and transmission lines.- RADAR for vehicles and the road.- Closing remarks.- Conclusion.