Indoor wireless communications : from theory to implementation

Content: Title Page
 Copyright
 Dedication
 Preface
 Chapter 1: Introduction
 1.1 Motivation
 1.2 Evolution of Macro to Heterogeneous Networks
 1.3 Challenges
 1.4 Structure of the Book
 References
 Chapter 2: Indoor Wireless Technologies
 2.1 Cellular
 2.2 Wi-Fi
 2.3 Bluetooth
 2.4 ZigBee
 2.5 Radio Frequency Identification (RFID)
 2.6 Private Mobile Radio (PMR)
 2.7 Digital Enhanced Cordless Telecommunications (DECT)
 References
 Chapter 3: System Requirements
 3.1 Environments
 3.2 Coverage
 3.3 Isolation
 3.4 Leakage
 3.5 Capacity
 3.6 Interference
 3.7 Signal Quality
 3.8 Technology
 3.9 Cost 3.10 Upgradeability3.11 System Expansion
 3.12 Conclusion
 References
 Chapter 4: Radio Propagation
 4.1 Maxwell\'s Equations
 4.2 Plane Waves
 4.3 Propagation Mechanisms
 4.4 Effects of Materials
 4.5 Path Loss
 4.6 Fast Fading
 4.7 Shadowing (Slow Fading)
 4.8 Building Penetration Loss
 4.9 Conclusion
 References
 Chapter 5: Channel Modelling
 5.1 The Importance of Channel Modelling
 5.2 Propagation Modelling Challenges
 5.3 Model Classification
 5.4 Model Accuracy
 5.5 Empirical Models
 5.6 Physical Models
 5.7 Hybrid Models
 5.8 Outdoor-to-Indoor Models 5.9 Models for Propagation in Radiating Cables5.10 Wideband Channel Characteristics
 5.11 Noise Considerations
 5.12 In-Building Planning Tools
 5.13 Conclusion
 References
 Chapter 6: Antennas
 6.1 The Basics of Antenna Theory
 6.2 Antenna Parameters
 6.3 Antenna Types
 6.4 Antenna Performance Issues
 6.5 Antenna Measurements
 6.6 MIMO (Multiple-Input Multiple-Output)
 6.7 Examples Of In-Building Antennas
 6.8 Radiating Cables
 6.9 Conclusion
 References
 Chapter 7: Radio Measurements
 7.1 The Value of Measurements
 7.2 Methodology for Indoor Measurements
 7.3 Types of Measurement Systems 7.4 Measurement Equipment7.5 Types of Indoor Measurement Surveys
 7.6 Guidelines for Effective Radio Measurements
 7.7 Model Tuning and Validation
 7.8 Conclusion
 References
 Chapter 8: Capacity Planning and Dimensioning
 8.1 Introduction
 8.2 An Overview On Teletraffic
 8.3 Capacity Parameters --
Circuit-Switched
 8.4 Data Transmission Parameters
 8.5 Capacity Limits
 8.6 Radio Resource Management
 8.7 Load Sharing: Base Station Hotels
 8.8 Traffic Mapping
 8.9 Capacity Calculations
 8.10 Wi-Fi Capacity
 8.11 Data Offloading Considerations
 8.12 Conclusion
 References Chapter 9: RF Equipment and Distribution Systems9.1 Base Stations
 9.2 Distributed Antenna Systems
 9.3 RF Miscellaneous --
Passive
 9.4 RF Miscellaneous --
Active
 9.5 Repeaters
 9.6 Conclusion
 References
 Chapter 10: Small Cells
 10.1 What is a Small Cell?
 10.2 Small Cell Species
 10.3 The Case for Small Cells
 10.4 History and Standards
 10.5 Architecture and Management
 10.6 Coverage, Capacity and Interference
 10.7 Business Case
 10.8 Regulation
 10.9 Small Cells Compared With Other Indoor Wireless Technologies
 10.10 Market
 10.11 Future: New Architectures and Towards 5G
 References