Antennas and Propagation for Wireless Communication Systems

From the Publisher: This title introduces the basic concepts and specific applications of antennas and propagation to wireless systems, covering terrestrial and satellite radio systems in both mobile and fixed contexts. Includes: Illustrations of the significance and effect of the wireless propagation channelOverview of the fundamental electromagnetic principles underlying propagation and antennasBasic concepts of antennas and their application to specific wireless systemsPropagation measurement, modeling, and predication for fixed links for macrocells, microcells, picocells, and megacellsNarrowband and wideband channel modeling and the effect of the channel on communication system performanceMehtods that overcome and transform channel impairments to enhance performance using diversity, adaptive antennas, and equalizersExamples of real-world practical system problems of communications design and operationExtensive worked examplesEnd-chapter questionsTopical and relevant information for and about the wireless communications industry.