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Contents at a Glance

Chapter 1 Transmission Network Fundamentals

Chapter 2 Basics of Microwave Communications

33

Chapter 3 Microwave Link Design

89

Chapter 4 Planning the Microwave Network

159

Chapter 5 Microwave Network Design

185

Chapter 6 Microwave Network Deployment

217

Chapter 7 Project Management

357

Appendix A American Cable Stranding

417

Appendix B Quick RF Reference Sheet

419

Appendix C Useful Physical Quantities and Units of Measurement

423

Glossary

427

Index

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Preface to Second Edition

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Preface to First Edition
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Chapter 1. Transmission Network Fundamentals

1.1 Transmission Network Media
1.2 Basic Terminology
1.3 Transmission Network Topology
1.4 Transmission Network Performance
1.5 Network Synchronization
1.6 Network Delays
1.7 Security and Encryption
1.8 References

Chapter 2. Basics of Microwave Communications

2.1
2.2
2.3
2.4
2.5
2.6
2.7

Radio Fundamentals
Structure and Characteristics of the Earths Atmosphere
Radio Propagation
Digital Microwave Point-to-Point Systems
Other Microwave Systems
Basics of Digital Communications Systems
References

Chapter 3. Microwave Link Design

3.1 Design Process Flowchart
3.2 The Loss/Attenuation Calculations
3.3 Fading and Fade Margins
3.4 Microwave Link Multipath Probability Models
3.5 Quality and Availability Calculations
3.6 Rain Attenuation and Outage Models
3.7 Improving the Microwave System
3.8 Repeaters
3.9 References

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Chapter 4. Planning the Microwave Network

4.1 The Microwave Network Planning Process
4.2 Microwave Systems in Wireless Networks
4.3 Microwave Systems in Utility Telecom Networks
4.4 Topology and Capacity Planning
4.5 References

Chapter 5. Microwave Network Design

5.1 Introduction
5.2 Spectrum Management
5.3 Interference Effects and Frequency Sharing
5.4 Microwave Design Tools
5.5 Microwave Systems Engineering
5.6 Tips, Hints, and Suggestions
5.7 References

Chapter 6. Microwave Network Deployment

6.1
6.2
6.3
6.4
6.5
6.6
6.7
6.8
6.9
6.10
6.11
6.12
6.13

Introduction
Digital Microwave Radio
Digital Multiplexers
Cabling and Signal Termination
Microwave Antennas, Radomes, and Transmission Lines
GIS Data
Field Surveys
Housing the Equipment
Microwave Antenna Mounting Structures
Power Supply and Battery Backup
Grounding, Lightning, and Surge Protection
Microwave Testing and Troubleshooting
References

Chapter 7. Project Management

7.1 Tracking Microwave Rollout
7.2 Regulatory Issues
7.3 Logistical and Organizational Challenges
7.4 Ethical Issues
7.5 Frequently Asked Questions
7.6 References

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Appendix A American Cable Stranding

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Appendix B Quick RF Reference Sheet

419

Appendix C Useful Physical Quantities and Units of Measurement

423

Glossary

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Index

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