Indoor wireless communications : from theory to implementation /
by Alejandro Aragón-Zavala.
- First edition.
- 1 online resource.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Title Page; Copyright; Dedication; Preface; Chapter 1: Introduction; 1.1 Motivation; 1.2 Evolution of Macro to Heterogeneous Networks; 1.3 Challenges; 1.4 Structure of the Book; References; Chapter 2: Indoor Wireless Technologies; 2.1 Cellular; 2.2 Wi-Fi; 2.3 Bluetooth; 2.4 ZigBee; 2.5 Radio Frequency Identification (RFID); 2.6 Private Mobile Radio (PMR); 2.7 Digital Enhanced Cordless Telecommunications (DECT); References; Chapter 3: System Requirements; 3.1 Environments; 3.2 Coverage; 3.3 Isolation; 3.4 Leakage; 3.5 Capacity; 3.6 Interference; 3.7 Signal Quality; 3.8 Technology; 3.9 Cost 3.10 Upgradeability3.11 System Expansion; 3.12 Conclusion; References; Chapter 4: Radio Propagation; 4.1 Maxwell's Equations; 4.2 Plane Waves; 4.3 Propagation Mechanisms; 4.4 Effects of Materials; 4.5 Path Loss; 4.6 Fast Fading; 4.7 Shadowing (Slow Fading); 4.8 Building Penetration Loss; 4.9 Conclusion; References; Chapter 5: Channel Modelling; 5.1 The Importance of Channel Modelling; 5.2 Propagation Modelling Challenges; 5.3 Model Classification; 5.4 Model Accuracy; 5.5 Empirical Models; 5.6 Physical Models; 5.7 Hybrid Models; 5.8 Outdoor-to-Indoor Models 5.9 Models for Propagation in Radiating Cables5.10 Wideband Channel Characteristics; 5.11 Noise Considerations; 5.12 In-Building Planning Tools; 5.13 Conclusion; References; Chapter 6: Antennas; 6.1 The Basics of Antenna Theory; 6.2 Antenna Parameters; 6.3 Antenna Types; 6.4 Antenna Performance Issues; 6.5 Antenna Measurements; 6.6 MIMO (Multiple-Input Multiple-Output); 6.7 Examples Of In-Building Antennas; 6.8 Radiating Cables; 6.9 Conclusion; References; Chapter 7: Radio Measurements; 7.1 The Value of Measurements; 7.2 Methodology for Indoor Measurements; 7.3 Types of Measurement Systems 7.4 Measurement Equipment7.5 Types of Indoor Measurement Surveys; 7.6 Guidelines for Effective Radio Measurements; 7.7 Model Tuning and Validation; 7.8 Conclusion; References; Chapter 8: Capacity Planning and Dimensioning; 8.1 Introduction; 8.2 An Overview On Teletraffic; 8.3 Capacity Parameters -- Circuit-Switched; 8.4 Data Transmission Parameters; 8.5 Capacity Limits; 8.6 Radio Resource Management; 8.7 Load Sharing: Base Station Hotels; 8.8 Traffic Mapping; 8.9 Capacity Calculations; 8.10 Wi-Fi Capacity; 8.11 Data Offloading Considerations; 8.12 Conclusion; References Chapter 9: RF Equipment and Distribution Systems9.1 Base Stations; 9.2 Distributed Antenna Systems; 9.3 RF Miscellaneous -- Passive; 9.4 RF Miscellaneous -- Active; 9.5 Repeaters; 9.6 Conclusion; References; Chapter 10: Small Cells; 10.1 What is a Small Cell?; 10.2 Small Cell Species; 10.3 The Case for Small Cells; 10.4 History and Standards; 10.5 Architecture and Management; 10.6 Coverage, Capacity and Interference; 10.7 Business Case; 10.8 Regulation; 10.9 Small Cells Compared With Other Indoor Wireless Technologies; 10.10 Market; 10.11 Future: New Architectures and Towards 5G; References
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Indoor Wireless Communications: From Theory to Implementation provides an in-depth reference for design engineers, system planners and post graduate students interested in the vastly popular field of indoor wireless communications. It contains wireless applications and services for in-building scenarios and knowledge of key elements in the design and implementation of these systems. Technologies such as Wireless Local Area Networks, Bluetooth, ZigBee, Indoor Optical Communications, WiMAX, UMTS and GSM for indoor environments are fully explained and illustrated with examples. Antennas and propagation issues for in-building scenarios are also discussed, emphasizing models and antenna types specifically developed for indoor communications. An exhaustive survey on indoor wireless communication equipment is also presented, covering all available technologies including antennas, distribution systems, transceivers and base stations.