Wireless Network Performance Handbook (Telecom Engineering)

Smith, Clint; Gervelis, Curt

ISBN 10: 0071406557 / ISBN 13: 9780071406550

Published by McGraw-Hill Professional (edition 2), 2003

About this Item

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Wireless Network Performance Handbook (Telecom Engineering)
• Publisher: McGraw-Hill Professional (edition 2)
• Publication Date: 2003
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0071406557
• ISBN 13: 9780071406550
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: 2.
• Condition: Good

About this title

Synopsis

Smith and Gervelis' experience in industry is in evidence in this thorough and practical text to the wireless network industry. The text emphasizes application and is filled with examples and solutions from actual practice. Five platforms are covered: AMPS, IS-136, GSM/GPRS, CDMA, AND iDEN. Both the RF and network aspects of the engineering are described. With emphasis throughout on problem solving, the text moves from a description of the key systems including PCS, WLL, WAP, Bluetooth, VoIP to applications in radio engineering, wireless mobile radio technology, RF design guidelines, and system performance. Practical chapters are also included on billing and charging, revenue assurance, system documentation, network and RF planning, and organization and training. Annotation (c) Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

About the Author

Clint Smith, P.E., is Vice President of Network Engineering for ASI, and is currently designing 3G migration solutions for some of the world's largest telecom companies. Previously Director of Engineering for Verizon Mobile, he is the author or co-author of six successful books on wireless communications, all published by McGraw-Hill: the classic Cellular System Design and Optimization, Wireless Telecom FAQs, LMDS, Practical Cellular and PCS Design, and 3G Wireless Networks..

. Curt Gervelis is Senior Operations Manager for Nextel International. He was previously Director of Network Engineering for TeleCorp PCS, where he designed, built, and operated five PCS systems throughout the United States, including Puerto Rico. He also worked with many landline-based carriers, including Verizon, BellSouth, Southwestern Bell, and ATAndT. Mr. Gervelis is the co-author of Cellular Design and Optimization..