Book description
This practical handbook and reference provides a complete understanding of the telecommunications field supported by descriptions and case examples throughout
Taking a practical approach, The Telecommunications Handbook examines the principles and details of all of the major and modern telecommunications systems currently available to industry and to end-users. It gives essential information about usage, architectures, functioning, planning, construction, measurements and optimisation. The structure of the book is modular, giving both overall descriptions of the architectures and functionality of typical use cases, as well as deeper and practical guidelines for telecom professionals.
The focus of the book is on current and future networks, and the most up-to-date functionalities of each network are described in sufficient detail for deployment purposes. The contents include an introduction to each technology, its evolution path, feasibility and utilization, solution and network architecture, and technical functioning of the systems (signalling, coding, different modes for channel delivery and security of core and radio system). The planning of the core and radio networks (system-specific field test measurement guidelines, hands-on network planning advices and suggestions for the parameter adjustments) and future systems are also described.
Each chapter covers aspects individually for easy reference, including approaches such as: functional blocks, protocol layers, hardware and software, planning, optimization, use cases, challenges, solutions to potential problems
Provides very practical detail on the planning and operation of networks to enable readers to apply the content in real-world deployments
Bridges the gap between the communications in the academic context and the practical knowledge and skills needed to work in the telecommunications industry
Section divisions include: General theory; Fixed telecommunications; Mobile communications; Space communications; Other and special communications; and Planning and management of telecommunication networks
Covers new commercial and enhanced systems deployed, such as IPv6 based networks, LTE-Advanced and GALILEO
An essential reference for Technical personnel at telecom operators; equipment and terminal manufacturers; Engineers working for network operators.
Table of contents
- Preface
- Acknowledgements
- Abbreviations
- List of Contributors
- 1 Introduction
- 2 Standardization and Regulation
- 3 Telecommunications Principles
- 4 Protocols
- 5 Connectivity and Payment
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6 Fixed Telecommunications Networks
- 6.1 Introduction
- 6.2 Network Topologies
- 6.3 Redundancy
- 6.4 Telephone Network
- 6.5 User Devices
- 6.6 Plain Old Public Telephone System (POTS)
- 6.7 Integrated Services Digital Network (ISDN)
- 6.8 Intelligent Network (IN)
- 6.9 SIP
- 6.10 Telephony Solutions for Companies
- 6.11 Transport
- 6.12 Cloud Computing
- References
- 7 Data Networks
- 8 Telecommunications Network Services and Applications
- 9 Transmission Networks
- 10 Modulation and Demodulation
- 11 3GPP Mobile Communications: GSM
- 12 3GPP Mobile Communications: WCDMA and HSPA
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13 3GPP Mobile Communications: LTE/SAE and LTE-A
- 13.1 Introduction
- 13.2 Architecture
- 13.3 Elements
- 13.4 Evolved Universal Terrestrial Radio Access Network
- 13.5 Interfaces
- 13.6 Protocol Stacks
- 13.7 Layer 2 Structure
- 13.8 LTE Radio Network
- 13.9 LTE Spectrum
- 13.10 Physical Layer
- 13.11 SC-FDM and SC-FDMA
- 13.12 Frame Structure and Physical Channels
- 13.13 Physical Layer Procedures
- 13.14 User Mobility
- 13.15 Radio Resource Management Procedures
- 13.16 Link Adaptation
- 13.17 ICIC
- 13.18 Reporting
- 13.19 LTE Radio Resource Management
- 13.20 RRM Principles and Algorithms Common to UL and DL
- 13.21 Uplink RRM
- 13.22 Downlink RRM
- 13.23 Intra-LTE Handover
- 13.24 LTE Release 8/9 Features
- 13.25 LTE-Advanced Features (Rel. 10)
- 13.26 LTE Transport and Core Network
- 13.27 Transport Network
- 13.28 Core Network
- 13.29 Charging
- References
- 14 Wireless LAN and Evolution
- 15 Terrestrial Broadcast Networks
- 16 Satellite Systems: Communications
- 17 Satellite Systems: Location Services and Telemetry
- 18 Other and Special Networks
- 19 Security Aspects of Telecommunications: 3GPP Mobile Networks
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20 Planning of 2G Networks
- 20.1 General Planning Guidelines for Fixed Networks
- 20.2 Capacity Planning
- 20.3 Coverage Planning
- 20.4 Frequency Planning
- 20.5 Parameter Planning
- 20.6 Network Measurements
- 20.7 Effects of Data Services on GSM Planning
- 20.8 Other Planning Considerations
- 20.9 GSM/GPRS Measurement and Simulation Techniques
- 20.10 Simulations
- Notes
- References
- 21 Planning of Advanced 3G Networks
- 22 Planning of Mobile TV Networks
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23 Planning of Core Networks
- 23.1 Introduction
- 23.2 General Planning Guidelines for Fixed Networks
- 23.3 Planning of the Networks
- 23.4 Capacity Planning
- 23.5 Network Evolution from 2G/3G PS Core to EPC
- 23.6 Entering Commercial Phase: Support for Multimode LTE/3G/2G Terminals with Pre-Release 8 SGSN
- 23.7 SGSN/MME Evolution
- 23.8 Case Example: Commercial SGSN/MME Offering
- 23.9 Mobile Gateway Evolution
- 23.10 Case Example: Commercial GGSN/S-GW/P-GW Offering
- 23.11 EPC Network Deployment and Topology Considerations
- 23.12 LTE Access Dimensioning
- Reference
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24 EMF – Radiation Safety and Health Aspects
- 24.1 Introduction
- 24.2 The EMF Question
- 24.3 The Scientific Principle and Process: The Precautionary Principle
- 24.4 The Expert Organizations and Regulation
- 24.5 Some Topics of the EMF Debate
- 24.6 SAR
- 24.7 The Safety Distance and Installation
- 24.8 Summing Up
- 24.9 High-Power Network Planning
- References
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25 Deployment and Transition of Telecommunication Systems
- 25.1 Introduction
- 25.2 Why to Deploy Wireless Systems
- 25.3 Transition of Telecommunication Systems
- 25.4 Network Deployments
- 25.5 Spectrum Considerations for Network Transition
- 25.6 Terminals Support for the Network Transition
- 25.7 Evolution of Macro Sites and Deployment of Small Cells
- 25.8 Beyond 4G Systems: 5G
- 25.9 Challenges and Possibilities
- References
- 26 Wireless Network Measurements
- Index
- End User License Agreement
Product information
- Title: The Telecommunications Handbook: Engineering Guidelines for Fixed, Mobile and Satellite Systems
- Author(s):
- Release date: March 2015
- Publisher(s): Wiley
- ISBN: 9781119944881
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