A comprehensive reference giving a thorough explanation of
propagation mechanisms, channel characteristics results, measurement
approaches and the modelling of channels
Thoroughly covering channel characteristics and parameters, this book
provides the knowledge needed to design various wireless systems, such
as cellular communication systems, RFID and ad hoc wireless
communication systems. It gives a detailed introduction to aspects of
channels before presenting the novel estimation and modelling techniques
which can be used to achieve accurate models.
To systematically guide readers through the topic, the book is organised
in three distinct parts. The first part covers the fundamentals of the
characterization of propagation channels, including the conventional
single-input single-output (SISO) propagation channel characterization
as well as its extension to multiple-input multiple-output (MIMO) cases.
Part two focuses on channel measurements and channel data
post-processing. Wideband channel measurements are introduced, including
the equipment, technology and advantages and disadvantages of different
data acquisition schemes. The channel parameter estimation methods are
then presented, which include conventional spectral-based estimation,
the specular-path-model based high-resolution method, and the newly
derived power spectrum estimation methods. Measurement results are used
to compare the performance of the different estimation methods. The
third part gives a complete introduction to different modelling
approaches. Among them, both scattering theoretical channel modelling
and measurement-based channel modelling approaches are detailed. This
part also approaches how to utilize these two modelling approaches to
investigate wireless channels for conventional cellular systems and some
new emerging communication systems. This three-part approach means the
book caters for the requirements of the audiences at different levels,
including readers needing introductory knowledge, engineers who are
looking for more advanced understanding, and expert researchers in
wireless system design as a reference.
- Presents technical explanations, illustrated with examples of the
theory in practice
- Discusses results applied to 4G communication systems and other
emerging communication systems, such as relay, CoMP, and
vehicle-to-vehicle rapid time-variant channels
- Can be used as comprehensive tutorial for students or a complete
reference for engineers in industry
- Includes selected illustrations in color
- Program downloads available for readers
- Companion website with program downloads for readers and presentation
slides and solution manual for instructors
Essential reading for Graduate students and researchers interested in
the characteristics of propagation channel**,** or who work in areas
related to physical layer architectures, air interfaces, navigation, and
wireless sensing
