Advances in Mobile Radio Access NetworksAs the demand for and the variety of 3G services increase, more advanced hardware and software technologies will be needed to enhance the mobile radio communications infrastructure. This forward-looking book delivers a comprehensive overview of the advanced technologies driving the evolution of mobile radio access networks, focusing on high-level architectural issues and system engineering. The book highlights the advantages and drawbacks of these advanced technologies and helps you make strategic decisions on R&D planning and system deployment. |
Contents
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Emerging Radio Technologies | 11 |
References | 30 |
References | 89 |
Multiple Antennas | 101 |
Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing Systems | 141 |
RAN Architecture Evolution | 163 |
Autonomic Networks | 193 |
Ubiquitous Networks | 221 |
About the Author | 237 |
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