Microwave Transmission Networks, Second Edition

Fully updated for the latest global standards and written for engineers and project managers, this hands-on guide covers all practical aspects of terrestrial point-to-point microwave network planning, design, and deployment.

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Up-to-Date Coverage of Microwave Transmission NetworksFully 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.

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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