The Mobile Communications Handbook

From the Publisher: The Mobile Communications Handbook covers the entire field - from principles of analog and digital communications to cordless telephones, wireless local area networks (LANs), and international technology standards. The amazing scope of the handbook ensures that it will be the primary reference for every aspect of mobile communications. Organized in two sections, The Mobile Communications Handbook first introduces the basic principles of analog and digital communications. Consisting of tutorial articles, this section provides background information and technical details, offering a solid foundation for the spectrum of mobile communications technology. The second part of the handbook consists of articles covering such topics as cellular mobile radio, personal communication systems, user location and addressing, wireless data, wireless LANs, and technology standards. New to the Second Edition: Discussions on: Rayleigh fading channelsSpace-time processingRadiolocation techniquesEnhancements in second generation systemsWireless video communicationsWireless ATMEvolving third generation standards Plus updates on: Wireless dataPower controlChannel assignmentDiversity techniquesError correction codingPseudonoise sequences