Principles of Wireless Networks: A Unified Approach

• A true systems approach to wireless networking
• Air interference design and network operation
• Planning, mobility management, radio resources, power management, and security
• 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:

• Air interference design: wireless medium characteristics, media access, and an exceptionally thorough discussion of physical layer issues
• Wireless network operation: planning, mobility management, radio resources, power management, and security
• Implementation of cellular telephone and mobile data networks based on CDMA, TDMA, and GSM
• Key wideband local access technologies: IEEE 802.11 WLANs, HIPERLAN, and connection-based voice-oriented WATM
• Emerging OFDM and Ultrawideband (UWB) technologies
• Ad hoc networking, Bluetooth, and WPAN
• Wireless geolocation and indoor positioning techniques and systems
• The most detailed discussions of channel characteristics and deployment tools available in any book

Whether you're an electrical engineer, telecommunications/networkingspecialist, or software professional, "Principles of Wireless Networks" brings together the insights and techniques you need to begin building any wireless system.