LTE, WiMAX and WLAN Network Design, Optimization and Performance Analysis

A technological overview of LTE and WiMAX

LTE, WiMAX and WLAN Network Design, Optimization and Performance Analysisprovides a practical guide to LTE and WiMAX technologies introducing various tools and concepts used within. In addition, topics such as traffic modelling of IP-centric networks, RF propagation, fading, mobility, and indoor coverage are explored; new techniques which increase throughput such as MIMO and AAS technology are highlighted; and simulation, network design and performance analysis are also examined. Finally, in the latter part of the book Korowajczuk gives a step-by-step guide to network design, providing readers with the capability to build reliable and robust data networks.

By focusing on LTE and WiMAX this book extends current network planning approaches to next generation wireless systems based on OFDMA, providing an essential resource for engineers and operators of fixed and wireless broadband data access networks. With information presented in a sequential format, LTE, WiMAX and WLAN Network Design, Optimization and Performance Analysisaids a progressive development of knowledge, complementing latter graduate and postgraduate courses while also providing a valuable resource to network designers, equipment vendors, reference material, operators, consultants, and regulators.

Key Features:

• One of the first books to comprehensively explain and evaluate LTE
• Provides an unique explanation of the basic concepts involved in wireless broadband technologies and their applications in LTE, WiMAX, and WLAN before progressing to the network design
• Demonstrates the application of network planning for LTE and WiMAX with theoretical and practical approaches
• Includes all aspects of system design and optimization, such as dynamic traffic simulations, multi-layered traffic analysis, statistical interference analysis, and performance estimations

Table of Contents

1 The Business Plan 5
2 Data Transmission 15
3 Market Modeling 37
4 Signal Processing Fundamentals 77
5 RF Channel Analysis 95
6 RF Channel Performance Prediction 139
7 OFDM 193
8 OFDM Implementation 221
9 Wireless Communications Network (WCN) 235
10 Antenna and Advanced Antenna Systems 245
11 Radio Performance 287
12 Wireless LAN 311
13 WiMAX 341
14 Universal Mobile Telecommunication System – Long Term Evolution (UMTS-LTE) 409
15 Broadband Standards Comparison 489
16 Wireless Network Design 513
17 Wireless Market Modeling 519
18 Wireless Network Strategy 553
19 Wireless Network Design 573
20 Wireless Network Optimization 599
21 Wireless Network Performance Assessment 615
22 Basic Mathematical Concepts Used in Wireless Networks 663