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Saunders, Simon R.

Antennas and propagation for wireless communication systems / Simon R. Saunders. - Chichester ; New York : Wiley, c1999. - xvi, 409 p. : ill. ; 25 cm.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

1. Introduction: The Wireless Communication Channel --
2. Properties of Electromagnetic Waves --
3. Propagation Mechanisms --
4. Antenna Fundamentals --
5. Basic Propagation Models --
6. Terrestrial Fixed Links --
7. Satellite Fixed Links --
8. Macrocells --
9. Shadowing --
10. Narrowband Fast Fading --
11. Wideband Fast Fading --
12. Microcells --
13. Picocells --
14. Megacells --
15. Diversity --
16. Equalisers --
17. Adaptive Antennas --
18. Future Developments in the Wireless Communication Channel --
App. A. Statistics, Probability and Stochastic Processes --
App. C. Prediction Tools for Mobile Propagation --
App. D. Mean Effective Gain of Mobile Antennas. TOC

Summary:
"Antennas and propagation are the key factors influencing the robustness and quality of the wireless communication channel. This book 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."--BOOK JACKET. "Antennas and Propagation is a vital source of information for wireless communication engineers as well as for students at postgraduate or senior undergraduate levels."--BOOK JACKET.



ISBN: 0471986097 (alk. paper) 9780471986096

LCCN: 99023322

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Antennas (Electronics)
Wireless communication systems.

LC Class. No.: TK7871.6 / .S28 1999

Dewey Class. No.: 621.3824 / SAA 1999