This text surveys the principle tools used in the planning of micro/pico cellular systems for personal communication networks. It offers readers an accurate analysis of radio propagation in cellular networks using the proven techniques described in this book, and explores how to use specific computer codes to perform a reliable analysis of the major apsects of micro/pico cellular design including propagation, fading estimation, mutual interference, cell geometry, teletraffic, and channel allocation. The text also explores how to improve the design of microcellular network systems by combining propagation models with topographical/morphological databases and ray-tracing acceleration techniques. The authors explain physical optic, geometric optic and the uniform theory of diffraction for the analysis of propagation in complex urban or indoor scenarios. Also included are computer models and applications to PCS planning, a tutorial presentation of the application of UTD to wireless problems and ray-tracing algorithms.

About the Author
Manuel F. C?tedra is a professor at the University of Alcal?, Madrid, Spain. He received M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in telecommunications engineering from the Polytechnic University of Madrid and has published 35 professional papers. Jes?s P?rez is an assistant professor at the University of Cantabria. He received his M.Sc. and Ph.D. degrees in electronic engineering from the University of Cantabria, Spain and is the author of 10 professional papers.


Book Information
ISBN 9780890066010
Author Manuel F. Catedra
Format Hardback
Page Count 216
Imprint Artech House Publishers
Publisher Artech House Publishers
Weight(grams) 482g
Dimensions(mm) 234mm * 156mm * 14mm