Microwave Transmission Networks Second Edition

<h4>Up-to-Date Coverage of Microwave Transmission Networks</h4><p>Fully revised for the latest North American and ITU standards <i>Microwave Transmission Networks Second Edition</i> covers all stages of terrestrial point-to-point microwave network build-out from planning and feasibility studies to system deployment and testing. This definitive volume is thoroughly updated with new information including details on the impact of Ethernet and IP communications on microwave links. Useful formulas for solving microwave design-related problems are contained in this practical resource.</p><p>Find out how to:</p><ul> <li>Plan design and build microwave point-to-point networks</li><li>Determine network capacity dimensions architecture budget schedules and work force requirements</li><li>Understand microwave link engineering</li><li>Calculate loss/attention fading and fade margins and link quality and availability</li><li>Perform interference analysis</li><li>Determine procure and install required hardware and power systems</li><li>Manage the microwave project and its regulatory issues ethical dilemmas logistical concerns and organizational challenges</li><li>Test the microwave system throughout every stage of development and deployment</li><li>Handle maintenance troubleshooting and upgrades</li></ul>