Microwave Transmission Networks, Second Edition
Fully revised for the latest North American and ITU standards, Microwave Transmission Networks, Second Edition covers all stages of terrestrial point-to-point microwave network build-out, from planning and feasibility studies to system deployment and testing. This definitive volume is thoroughly updated with new information, including details on the impact of Ethernet and IP communications on microwave links. Useful formulas for solving microwave design-related problems are contained in this...
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Up-to-Date Coverage of Microwave Transmission NetworksFully revised for the latest North American and ITU standards, Microwave Transmission Networks, Second Edition covers all stages of terrestrial point-to-point microwave network build-out, from planning and feasibility studies to system deployment and testing. This definitive volume is thoroughly updated with new information, including details on the impact of Ethernet and IP communications on microwave links. Useful formulas for solving microwave design-related problems are contained in this practical resource.Find out how to: Plan, design, and build microwave point-to-point networks Determine network capacity, dimensions, architecture, budget, schedules, and work force requirements Understand microwave link engineering Calculate loss/attention, fading and fade margins, and link quality and availability Perform interference analysis Determine, procure, and install required hardware and power systems Manage the microwave project and its regulatory issues, ethical dilemmas, logistical concerns, and organizational challenges Test the microwave system throughout every stage of development and deployment Handle maintenance, troubleshooting, and upgrades
Preface to Second Edition xiPreface to First Edition xiiiChapter 1 Transmission Network Fundamentals 11.1 Transmission Network Media 11.2 Basic Terminology 71.3 Transmission Network Topology 181.4 Transmission Network Performance 211.5 Network Synchronization 241.6 Network Delays 281.7 Security and Encryption 291.8 References 31Chapter 2 Basics of Microwave Communications 332.1 Radio Fundamentals 332.2 Structure and Characteristics of the Earth's Atmosphere 392.3 Radio Propagation 402.4 Digital Microwave Point-to-Point Systems 552.5 Other Microwave Systems 732.6 Basics of Digital Communications Systems 842.7 References 88Chapter 3 Microwave Link Design 893.1 Design Process Flowchart 893.2 The Loss/Attenuation Calculations 903.3 Fading and Fade Margins 993.4 Microwave Link Multipath Probability Models 1143.5 Quality and Availability Calculations 1203.6 Rain Attenuation and Outage Models 1273.7 Improving the Microwave System 1363.8 Repeaters 1503.9 References 158Chapter 4 Planning the Microwave Network 1594.1 The Microwave Network Planning Process 1594.2 Microwave Systems in Wireless Networks 1614.3 Microwave Systems in Utility Telecom Networks 1764.4 Topology and Capacity Planning 1774.5 References 183Chapter 5 Microwave Network Design 1855.1 Introduction 1855.2 Spectrum Management 1855.3 Interference Effects and Frequency Sharing 1895.4 Microwave Design Tools 2035.5 Microwave Systems Engineering 2045.6 Tips, Hints, and Suggestions 2125.7 References 216Chapter 6 Microwave Network Deployment 2176.1 Introduction 2176.2 Digital Microwave Radio 2186.3 Digital Multiplexers 2566.4 Cabling and Signal Termination 2586.5 Microwave Antennas, Radomes, and Transmission Lines 2616.6 GIS Data 2886.7 Field Surveys 2986.8 Housing the Equipment 3176.9 Microwave Antenna Mounting Structures 3206.10 Power Supply and Battery Backup 3336.11 Grounding, Lightning, and Surge Protection 3406.12 Microwave Testing and Troubleshooting 3426.13 References 355Chapter 7 Project Management 3577.1 Tracking Microwave Rollout 3577.2 Regulatory Issues 3737.3 Logistical and Organizational Challenges 3817.4 Ethical Issues 3927.5 Frequently Asked Questions 3977.6 References 416Appendix A American Cable Stranding 417Appendix B Quick RF Reference Sheet 419Appendix C Useful Physical Quantities and Units of Measurement 423Glossary 427Index 467
