Microwave Transmission Networks: Planning, Design, and Deployment

✍ Scribed by Harvey Lehpamer

• Publisher: McGrawHill
• Year: 2010
• Tongue: English
• Leaves: 497
• Category: Library

✦ Synopsis

Complete, up-to-date coverage of terrestrial point-to-point microwave network planning, design, and deployment.Fully revised for the latest global standards and written for engineers and project managers, Microwave Transmission Networks, Second Edition covers all stages of microwave network build-out from initial planning and feasibility studies to real system deployment. Emphasis is given to practical guidelines. The book discusses planning and creating the business case for microwave networks, including advantages and disadvantages—essential for decision makers.The second edition contains all new diagrams and tables to reflect new and updated standards and information. New sections include new technologies implemented in microwave point-to-point radios (Ethernet), as well as Adaptive Modulation. Newly opened millimeter-wave bands and their applications in licensed and license-exempt broadband microwave radios will be discussed. A new FAQ section has been added regarding microwave links, and information on regulatory and ethical issues and conflicts of interests during international projects is included. Microwave Transmission Networks, Second Edition featuresFully updated information on today’s global standards, including North American and ITUContent written by a practicing engineer in an easy-to-understand style Details on new and relevant developments in the field of digital microwave radiosComplete, current coverage of microwave networks:Transmission Network Fundamentals; Basics of Microwave Communications; Microwave Link Design; Planning the Microwave Network; Microwave Network Design; Microwave Deployment; Project Management

✦ Table of Contents

Contents......Page 10
Preface to Second Edition......Page 12
Preface to First Edition......Page 14
1.1 Transmission Network Media......Page 16
1.2 Basic Terminology......Page 22
1.3 Transmission Network Topology......Page 33
1.4 Transmission Network Performance......Page 36
1.5 Network Synchronization......Page 39
1.6 Network Delays......Page 43
1.7 Security and Encryption......Page 44
1.8 References......Page 46
2.1 Radio Fundamentals......Page 48
2.2 Structure and Characteristics of the Earth’s Atmosphere......Page 54
2.3 Radio Propagation......Page 55
2.4 Digital Microwave Point-to-Point Systems......Page 70
2.5 Other Microwave Systems......Page 88
2.6 Basics of Digital Communications Systems......Page 99
2.7 References......Page 103
3.1 Design Process Flowchart......Page 104
3.2 The Loss/Attenuation Calculations......Page 105
3.3 Fading and Fade Margins......Page 114
3.4 Microwave Link Multipath Probability Models......Page 129
3.5 Quality and Availability Calculations......Page 135
3.6 Rain Attenuation and Outage Models......Page 142
3.7 Improving the Microwave System......Page 151
3.8 Repeaters......Page 165
3.9 References......Page 173
4.1 The Microwave Network Planning Process......Page 174
4.2 Microwave Systems in Wireless Networks......Page 176
4.3 Microwave Systems in Utility Telecom Networks......Page 191
4.4 Topology and Capacity Planning......Page 192
4.5 References......Page 198
5.2 Spectrum Management......Page 200
5.3 Interference Effects and Frequency Sharing......Page 204
5.4 Microwave Design Tools......Page 218
5.5 Microwave Systems Engineering......Page 219
5.6 Tips, Hints, and Suggestions......Page 227
5.7 References......Page 231
6.1 Introduction......Page 232
6.2 Digital Microwave Radio......Page 233
6.3 Digital Multiplexers......Page 271
6.4 Cabling and Signal Termination......Page 273
6.5 Microwave Antennas, Radomes, and Transmission Lines......Page 276
6.6 GIS Data......Page 303
6.7 Field Surveys......Page 313
6.8 Housing the Equipment......Page 332
6.9 Microwave Antenna Mounting Structures......Page 335
6.10 Power Supply and Battery Backup......Page 348
6.11 Grounding, Lightning, and Surge Protection......Page 355
6.12 Microwave Testing and Troubleshooting......Page 357
6.13 References......Page 370
7.1 Tracking Microwave Rollout......Page 372
7.2 Regulatory Issues......Page 388
7.3 Logistical and Organizational Challenges......Page 396
7.4 Ethical Issues......Page 407
7.5 Frequently Asked Questions......Page 412
7.6 References......Page 431
Appendix A: American Cable Stranding......Page 432
Appendix B: Quick RF Reference Sheet......Page 434
Appendix C: Useful Physical Quantities and Units of Measurement......Page 438
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