Microwave Transmission Networks Planning, Design and Deployment

Name: Microwave Transmission Networks Planning, Design and Deployment
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ISBN: 9780071432498

ISBN-10: 0071432493

ISBN-13: 9780071432498

Edition: 2004

Authors: Harvey Lehpamer

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Used by wireless communication systems as well as the military and private organizations for internal communications, microwave radio equipment has been decreasing in cost and complexity. This is an engineering tutorial on the planning, design, and real-world hardware deployment of microwave transmission networks. * Covers each stage of a microwave network built-out: Initial Planning; Feasibility studies; System Deployment * Microwave link engineering * North American and ITU microwave design models and methods

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List price: $115.50
Copyright year: 2004
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Professional Publishing
Publication date: 4/20/2004
Binding: Hardcover
Pages: 274
Size: 6.00" wide x 9.00" long x 1.00" tall
Weight: 1.188
Language: English

Harvey Lehpamer received his M.Sc. in radio communications and professional electronics and electrical engineering degree from The School of Electrical Engineering , Zagreb, Croatia. Lehpamer is a Staff Engineer at Ericsson Wireless Communications, Inc. in San Diego, CA.

Introduction	p. xi
Transmission Network Fundamentals	p. 1
Transmission Network Media	p. 1
Wireline Systems	p. 2
Wireless Systems	p. 3
Alternatives	p. 4
Basic Terminology	p. 6
E1 and T1	p. 6
PDH, SDH, and SONET	p. 8
ATM	p. 12
Transmission Network Topology	p. 13
Transmission Network Performance	p. 15
Network Synchronization	p. 17
Network Delays	p. 19
References	p. 20
Basics of Microwave Communications	p. 21
Radio Frequency Spectrum	p. 21
Structure and Characteristics of the Earth's Atmosphere	p. 22
Radio Propagation	p. 23
Microwave and Millimeter Waves	p. 23
Line-of-Sight Considerations	p. 24
Earth Radius and k-Factor	p. 26
Standard Propagation Mechanisms	p. 29
Anomalous Propagation Mechanisms	p. 30
About Propagation Conditions	p. 32
Digital Microwave Point-to-Point Systems	p. 33
Microwave Radio Basics	p. 33
Fresnel Zones and Clearance Rules	p. 36
Near and Far Fields	p. 38
Link Budget	p. 39
Microwave Systems for Rapid Deployment	p. 41
Over-the-Horizon Microwave Systems	p. 46
Other Microwave Systems	p. 47
Point-to-Multipoint Systems	p. 47
Wireless Local Area Networks (WLANs)	p. 49
Bluetooth	p. 51
References	p. 52
Microwave Link Design	p. 53
Design Process Flowchart	p. 53
The Loss/Attenuation Calculations	p. 53
Propagation Losses	p. 54
Ground Reflection	p. 57
Fading and Fade Margins	p. 59
Multipath Fading	p. 59
Rain Fading	p. 65
Refraction-Diffraction Fading	p. 67
Interference Fade Margins	p. 67
Composite Fade Margin	p. 69
Microwave Link Multipath Outage Models	p. 69
Vigants North American Multipath Outage Model	p. 70
ITU-R Multipath Outage Model	p. 71
Quality and Availability Calculations	p. 73
G.821 and G.826	p. 74
Quality and Unavailability Objectives	p. 76
Rain Attenuation Calculations	p. 77
Crane model	p. 79
ITU-R Model	p. 80
Comparison of ITU and Crane Models	p. 81
Reducing the Effects of Rain	p. 83
Improving the Microwave System	p. 84
Hardware Redundancy	p. 84
Diversity Improvement	p. 85
Antireflective Systems	p. 91
Repeaters	p. 92
References	p. 95
Planning the Microwave Network	p. 97
The Microwave Network Planning Process	p. 97
Microwave Systems in Wireless Networks	p. 99
Backhaul in Wireless Networks	p. 99
Wireless Network Design for Coverage and Capacity	p. 100
New Generation of Wireless Networks	p. 101
Replacing Leased Lines with the Microwave System	p. 104
Microwave Systems in Utility Telecom Networks	p. 108
SCADA	p. 108
Electric Transmission Towers in Telecom Networks	p. 109
Topology and Capacity Planning	p. 109
Transmission Network Capacity Requirements	p. 109
Chain and Tandem Topology	p. 110
Simple Star Network	p. 110
Network with Hubs	p. 112
Ring Topology	p. 112
Mesh Topology	p. 113
Transmission Network Optimization	p. 114
References	p. 114
Microwave Network Design	p. 117
Introduction	p. 117
Spectrum Management	p. 117
Availability of Spectrum	p. 117
Intersystem and Intrasystem Frequency Coordination	p. 119
Spectrum Sweep	p. 119
Interference Effects and Frequency Sharing	p. 120
Interference Paths	p. 120
Collocation of Radio Stations	p. 122
Minimizing Near and Far Interference	p. 123
Frequency Planning	p. 125
Microwave Design Tools	p. 131
Microwave Systems Engineering	p. 132
System Documentation	p. 132
Equipment Availability Calculations	p. 133
Tips, Hints, and Suggestions	p. 134
Basic Recommendations	p. 134
Difficult Areas for Microwave Links	p. 136
References	p. 137
Microwave Deployment	p. 139
Introduction	p. 139
Digital Microwave Radio	p. 140
Microwave Radio Configurations	p. 140
Basic Microwave Radio Parameters	p. 140
Radio Performance Improvement	p. 143
T/I Curves	p. 150
Service Telephone Network	p. 150
Duplexers	p. 151
Environmental Requirements	p. 153
Network Management System	p. 153
Microwave Compatibility and Safety	p. 155
Microwave Radio Installation	p. 156
Digital Multiplexers	p. 157
Cabling and Signal Termination	p. 159
Metallic Cables and Ground Potential Rise	p. 160
Fiber-Optic Cables	p. 160
Digital Signal Cross-Connects	p. 161
Microwave Antennas, Radomes, and Transmission Lines	p. 162
Basic Antenna Parameters	p. 163
Microwave Antenna Selection	p. 166
Microwave Antenna Installation	p. 168
Transmission Line Installation	p. 171
Installation Safety and Security Issues	p. 172
Return Loss Measurements	p. 173
GIS Data	p. 174
Datums and Geometric Earth Models	p. 174
Coordinate Systems	p. 176
The Global Positioning Systems	p. 177
DEM Data	p. 177
Magnetic and True North	p. 178
Field Surveys	p. 181
Site Surveys	p. 181
Path Surveys	p. 182
Housing the Equipment	p. 183
Shelters	p. 183
Cabinets	p. 184
Equipment Room	p. 185
Microwave Antenna Mounting Structures	p. 186
Monopoles, Self-Support Towers, and Guyed Towers	p. 187
Minimum Visual Impact and Other Antenna Mounting Structures	p. 190
Maximum Allowed Antenna Deflection	p. 192
Communication Tower Requirements	p. 192
Power Supply and Battery Backup	p. 199
DC Power	p. 199
Batteries	p. 200
AC Power	p. 201
Solar Energy	p. 201
Grounding, Lightning, and Surge Protection	p. 202
Grounding	p. 202
Surge Suppressors	p. 204
Microwave Testing and Troubleshooting	p. 205
Factory Acceptance Testing	p. 205
Field Acceptance Testing	p. 206
Bit Error Rate Testing (BERT)	p. 208
Troubleshooting Microwave System	p. 209
References	p. 210
Project Management	p. 211
Tracking Microwave Rollout	p. 211
Project Management Activities	p. 211
Project Kick-Off Meeting	p. 213
Network Planning	p. 214
Project Approval	p. 215
Site Acquisition	p. 216
Detailed Network Design	p. 217
Equipment and Services Procurement	p. 218
Site Ready for Installation	p. 221
Equipment Installation	p. 222
Acceptance Testing	p. 223
As-Built Documentation	p. 223
Commissioning	p. 224
Maintenance Program	p. 225
Regulatory Issues	p. 225
FAA and FCC	p. 225
FCC Frequency Coordination Process	p. 227
Homologation	p. 229
Other Regulatory Issues	p. 230
Logistical and Organizational Challenges	p. 231
Project Controls and Reporting	p. 231
Outsourcing Services	p. 233
Time and Resource Management	p. 235
Project Management Tools	p. 237
Ethical Issues	p. 238
Code of Ethics	p. 238
Practical Examples of Ethnical Dilemmas	p. 239
References	p. 240
American Cable Stranding	p. 243
Quick RF Reference Sheet	p. 245
Units of Conversion	p. 247
Glossary	p. 249
Index	p. 265
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