Principles of Wireless Networks A Unified Approach |
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| Author:
| Pahlavan, Kaveh
Krishnamurthy, Prashant |
| Series title: | Prentice Hall Communications Engineering and Emerging Techno Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-0-13-093003-3 |
| Publication Date: | Dec 2001 |
| Publisher: | Prentice Hall PTR
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| Book Format: | Hardback |
| List Price: | Contact Supplier contact
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Book Description:
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A unified foundation for understanding and building any wireless network. bull; bull;A true systems approach to wireless networking bull;Air interference design and network operation bull;Planning, mobility management, radio resources, power management, and security bull;3G, WLANs, HIPERLAN, WATM, Bluetooth, WPAN, OFDM, UWB, wireless geolocation, and more This is the first book to present a unified common foundation for understanding and building any contemporary wireless network,...
More DescriptionA unified foundation for understanding and building any wireless network. bull; bull;A true systems approach to wireless networking bull;Air interference design and network operation bull;Planning, mobility management, radio resources, power management, and security bull;3G, WLANs, HIPERLAN, WATM, Bluetooth, WPAN, OFDM, UWB, wireless geolocation, and more This 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: bull; bull;Air interference design: wireless medium characteristics, media access, and an exceptionally thorough discussion of physical layer issues bull;Wireless network operation: planning, mobility management, radio resources, power management, and security bull;Implementation of cellular telephone and mobile data networks based on CDMA, TDMA, and GSM bull;Key wideband local access technologies: IEEE 802.11 WLANs, HIPERLAN, and connection-based voice-oriented WATM bull;Emerging OFDM and Ultrawideband (UWB) technologies bull;Ad hoc networking, Bluetooth, and WPAN bull;Wireless geolocation and indoor positioning techniques and systems bull;The most detailed discussions of channel characteristics and deployment tools available in any book Whether you're an electrical engineer, telecommunications/networking specialist, or software professional, Principles of Wireless Networks brings together the insights and techniques you need to begin building any wireless system.