Clark M.P. Wireless Access Networks: Fixed Wireless Access and WLL Networks - Design and Operation

Wiley, 2000, 405 pages, ISBN: 0471492981 9780471492986.
This is a complete reference for all involved in fixed wireless access and wireless local loop, including business strategists, marketing, technical, planning and operations staff of public network operators, as well as students.
Well-illustrated and simple-to-read, topics covered include:
Economics of fixed wireless networks - why and when they are attractive.
Technical and operational planning, practicality and maintenance.
Design of radio systems and their basic functionality.
Point-to-point (PTP) and point-to-multipoint (PMP) radio.
Calculation of radio system range and reliability.
Fixed wireless applications and their network integration.Fundamentals of Fixed Wireless.
Case for Fixed Wireless Networks.
Radio Communication: Radio Spectrum & its Management.
Point-to-Point (PTP) & Point-to-Multipoint (PMP) Wireless Systems & Antennas.
Radio Modulation.
Multiple Access Schemes for Point-to-Multipoint Operation.
System & Network Design.
Basic Radio System Design & Functionality.
Radio Propagation, System Range. Reliability & Availability.
Radio Path & Radio Network Planning Considerations.
Radio Network Frequency Planning.
Applications, Network Integration & Management.
Radio Applications & Network Integration.
Wireless Local Loop (WLL).
Backbone. Backhaul & High Capacity Access Radio Systems.
Data Networks & Radio.
Broadband Wireless Access.
Radio System Installation.
Operation & Management of Wireless Access Networks.