Antennas And Propagation For Wireless Communication Systems, 2Nd Ed

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. It is a vital source of information for wireless communication engineers as well as for students at postgraduate or senior undergraduate levels. · introduction: the wireless communication channel · properties of electromagnetic waves · propagation mechanisms · antenna fundamentals · basic propagation models · terrestrial fixed links · satellite fixed links · macrocells · shadowing · narrowband fast fading · wideband fast fading · microcells · picocells · megacells · antennas for mobile systems · overcoming narrowband fading via diversity · overcoming wideband fading · adaptive antennas · channel measurements for mobile systems · future developments in the wireless communication channel