Microwave Transmission Networks, Second Edition

Up-to-Date Coverage of Microwave Transmission Networks

Fully revised for the latest North American and ITU standards, Microwave Transmission Networks, Second Edition 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.

Find out how to:

Plan, design, and build microwave point-to-point networks

Determine network capacity, dimensions, architecture, budget, schedules, and work force requirements

Understand microwave link engineering

Calculate loss/attention, fading and fade margins, and link quality and availability

Perform interference analysis

Determine, procure, and install required hardware and power systems

Manage the microwave project and its regulatory issues, ethical dilemmas, logistical concerns, and organizational challenges

Test the microwave system throughout every stage of development and deployment

Handle maintenance, troubleshooting, and upgrades