Introduction to WLLs - IEEE Digital & Mobile Communication by Raj Pandya Hardcover

Book Synopsis

Wireless Local Loop (WLL) is now widely recognized as an economically viable technology for provision of telecommunication services to subscribers in sparsely populated as well as highly congested areas. However, the preparation of the business case, choice of a suitable technology, deployment planning, and radio and network system design for a WLL system depend on a range of technical and strategic planning variables.

The scope of the book includes a systems-level coverage of the following topics:

• Introduction to WLL systems
• Fundamentals of Radio Systems
• Key cellular and cordless technologies
• WLL systems design - system components and interfaces
• WLL systems design - radio aspects
• Planning and deployment of WLL systems
• Examples of commercially available WLL systems
• Broadband applications and services

From the Back Cover

A systematic review of WLL systems

Wireless local loop (WLL) systems present an economically viable technology for providing telecommunications services to subscribers in both sparsely populated and highly congested areas. However, successfully managing a WLL system from initial concept to final implementation requires that engineers and technical managers consider a wide range of technical and strategic planning variables.

Introduction to WLLs: Application and Deployment for Fixed and Broadband Services provides a systems-level view of the technical, planning, and deployment aspects of WLL systems. It covers these systems as an alternative to both copper-based access for narrowband services (voice and voice-band data) and copper-, fiber-, or cable-based access for broadband services (video on demand, Internet access, high-speed data). Individual chapter topics include:

• Introduction to WLL systems
• Fundamentals of radio systems
• Key cellular and cordless technologies
• WLL systems design-system components and interfaces
• WLL systems design-radio aspects
• Planning and deployment of WLL systems
• Examples of commercially available WLL systems
• Broadband applications and services

This comprehensive reference is clearly organized for use by a wide audience in the global telecommunications industry. The text spells out acronyms at their first appearance, while an extensive glossary defines these and other technical terms. Engineers and technical managers involved in the planning, design, and operation of telecommunications networks for wireless equipment manufacturers, and service providers will find Introduction to WLLs to be a complete, up-to-date guide to these systems.

Review Quotes

"...a welcome companion for students and instructors of courses on telecommunications." (Computing Reviews.com, February 23, 2006)

"It attempts to cover a substantial part of available technologies..." (IEEE Network, May/June 2004)

"A notable characteristic of the book is the inevitable mix of topics seemingly separate from WLLs, but closely related." (IEEE Network Magazine, June 2004)

About the Author

Raj Pandya, PhD, has taught undergraduate and graduate courses on communications engineering in India and Canada. He has published numerous papers on communications networks and emerging wireless network technologies, as well as a book, Mobile and Personal Communication Systems and Services. After working in the Systems Engineering Division of Bell-Northern Research and Nortel Networks for over twenty years, Dr. Pandya is now a consultant on mobile communications.