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Harvey Lehpamer
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Contents
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Chapter 1 Transmission Network Fundamentals 1.1 Transmission Network Media 1.1.1 Wireline Systems 1.1.2 Wireless Systems 1.1.3 Altemath^es 1.2 Basic Terminology 1.2.1 El and T1 1.2.2 PDH, SDH, and SONET 1.2-3 ATM 1.3 Transmission Network Topology 1.4 Transmission Network Performance 1.5 Network Synchronization 1.6 Network Delays 1.7 References Chapter 2 Basics of Microwave Communications 2.1 Radio Frequency Spectrum 2.2 structure and Characteristics of the Earth's Atmosphere 2.3 Radio Propagation 2.3.1 Microwave and Millimeter Waves 2.3.2 Une-of-Sight Considerations 2.3.3 Earth Radius and /c-Factor 2.3.4 Standard Propagation Mechanisms 2.3.5 Anomalous Propagation Mechanisms 2.3.6 About Propagation Conditions 2.4 Digital Microwave Point-to-Point Systems 2.4.1 Microwave Radio Basics 2.4.2 Fresnel Zones and Clearance Rules 2.4.3 Near and Far Fields 2^-4 Link Budget 2.4.5 Microwave Systems for Rapid Deployment 2.4.6 Over-the-Horizon Microwave Systems 2.5 Other Microwave Systems 2.5.1 Point-to-MuKipoint Systems
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Contents Chapter 5 Microwave Network Design 5.1 Introduction 5.2 Spectrum Management 5.2.1 Availability of Spectrum 5.2.2 Intersystem and Intrasystem Frequency Coordination 5.2.3 Spectrum Sweep 5.3 Interference Effects and Frequency Sharing 5,3-1 Interference Paths 5.3.2 Collocation of Radio Stations 5-3-3 Minimizing Near and Far Interference 5.3.4 Frequency Planning 5.4 Microwave Design Tools 5.5 Microwave Systems Engineering 5.5.1 System Documentation 5.5.2 Equipment Availability Calculations 5.6 Tips, Hints, and Suggestions 5.6.1 Basic Recommendations 5.6-2 Difficult Areas for Microwave Links 5.7 References
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6,7.2 Path Surveys 6.8 Housing the Equipment 6.8.1 Shelters 6.8.2 Cabinets ' 6.8.3 Equipment Room 6 9 Microwave Antenna Mounting Structures 6 9 1 Monopoles, Self-Support Towers, and Guyed Towers 6 9 2 Minimum Visual Impact and Other Antenna Mounting Structures 6.9.3 Maximum Allowed Antenna Deflection 6.9.4 Communication Tower Requirements 6.10 Power Supply and Battery Backup 6.10.1 DC Power 6.10.2 Batteries 6.10.3 AC Power 6.10.4 Solar Energy 6.11 Grounding, Lightning, and Surge Protection 6.11.1 Grounding 6.11.2 Surge Suppressors 6.12 Microwave Testing and Troubleshooting 6.12.1 Factory Acceptance Testing 6.12.2 Field Acceptance Testing 6.12.3 Bit Error Rate Testing (BERT) 6.12.4 Troubleshooting Microwave Systems 6.13 References Chapter 7 Project Management 7-1 Tracking Microwave Rollout 7.1.1 Project Management Activities 7.1.2 Project Kick-Off Meeting 7.1.3 Network Planning 7.1.4 Project Approval 7.1.5 Site Acquisition 7-1.6 Detailed Network Design 7.1.7 Equipment and Services Procurement 7.1.8 Site Ready for Installation 7.1.9 Equipment Installation 7.1.10 Acceptance Testing 7.1.11 As-Built Documentation 7.1.12 Commissioning 7.1.13 Maintenance Program 7.2 Regulatory Issues 7.2.1 FAA and FCC ^!!!!!!!!!!!"!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 1" 7.2.2 FCC Frequency Coordination Process 7.2.3 Homologation 7.2.4 Other Regulatory Issues ! ! ! ! ! ! .,..! 7.3 Logistical and Organizational Challenges ! 7.3.1 Project Controls and Reporting 7.3.2 Outsourcing Services !!!!!!!""!""!!!!!]!! 7.3.3 Time and Resource Management ..* 7.3.4 Project Management Tools 7.4 Ethical Issues 7.4,1 Code of Ethics ......][[ ,! 7.5^Rtfere'^^^^^^^ Examples of Ethical Dilemmas!!.'.'