Cellular Communications Explained

Among the many books published on 3G and cellular telecommunications, Ian Poole's Introduction stands out because of its broad coverage of the subject, and the way it explains the principles and applications of cellular communications systems using a minimum of mathematics. Writing as an engineer for engineers, Ian Poole provides a systems-level view and a broader knowledge of the fundamentals, which will enhance the understanding of engineers involved in the design of cellular telecoms equipment, or network planning and deployment. Equally, this book helps students, technicians and equipment manufacturers to gain a working knowledge of the applications and network technologies involved in cellular communications equipment and networks. The coverage of this book focuses on the latest 2G, 2.5G and 3G technologies, primarily those in use in North America and Europe, but including a chapter on the TD-SCDMA system being implemented in China. The fundamentals of radio propagation, modulation, and cellular basics are also covered in a way that will give readers a real grasp of how cellular communications systems and equipment work.