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Get certified : a guide to wireless communication engineering technologies
Publication Information:
Boca Raton : CRC Press, c2010
Physical Description:
x, 494 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.
ISBN:
9781439812266

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The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) Communications Society designed the IEEE wireless communication engineering technologies (WCET) certification program to address the wireless industry's growing need for communications professionals with practical problem-solving skills in real-world situations. Individuals who achieve this prestigious certification are recognized as possessing the required knowledge, skill, and abilities to meet wireless challenges in various industry, business, corporate, and organizational settings.

Presenting contributions from 50 wireless communications experts from all corners of the world, Get Certified: A Guide to Wireless Communication Engineering Technologies provides an authoritative review of the seven areas of expertise covered on WCET exam. It supplies cutting-edge coverage of the broad range of topics related to wireless communications to facilitate the technical competency required to achieve certification. The text outlines industry agreements, standards, policies, and regulations including licenses and permits, health and safety, and compliance.

With coverage ranging from basic concepts to research-grade material and future directions, the book provides a general overview of the evolution of wireless technologies, their impact on the profession, and common professional best practices. The book's well-structured presentation along with suggestions for further information and study, make it an indispensible guide for attaining WCET certification and a comprehensive source of reference for wireless professionals to keep pace with ever-evolving technology and standards in the field.


Author Notes

This indispensible guide is written by Syed Ahson of Microsoft and Mohammed Ilyas of Florida Atlantic University, Boca Raton.


Table of Contents

Syed AhsonBernd-Peter ParisHuseyin ArslanQuazi Mehbubar Rahman and Mohamed IbnkahlaGordon L. StüberLal C. GodaraTero Ojanperä and Steven D. GrayMohamad Assaad and Djamal ZeghlacheMohamad Assaad and Djamal ZeghlacheSahar Ghazal and Jalel Ben-OthmanGábor Fodor and András Rácz and Norbert Reider and András Temesváry and Gerardo Gómez and David Morales-Jiménez and F. Javier López-Martínez and Juan J. Sánchez and José Tomás EntrambasaguasAndrianus Yofy and Watit BenjapolakulMarisol Hurtado and Andre Rios and Antoni Oller and Jesus Alcober and Sebastia SallentQi Bi and Yang Yang and Qinqing ZhangMojca Volk and Mitja Stular and Janez Bester and Andrej Kos and Saso TomazicBen Falchuk and Dave Famolari and Shoshana LoebThomas M. Chen and Nhut NguyenTeresa PiliourasKornel Terplan and Paul HoffmannJames B. WestArogyaswami J. PaulrajSreco Plevel and Saso Toma ič and Tornaz Javornik and G. Kandus
Contributorsp. vii
1 Introductionp. 1
2 Access Methodsp. 7
3 Adaptation Techniques for Wireless Communication Systemsp. 23
4 Coding Techniquesp. 45
5 Modulation Methodsp. 61
6 Cellular Systemsp. 79
7 An Overview of cdraa2000, WCDMA, and Edgep. 119
8 Universal Mobile for Telecommunication Systemsp. 145
9 High-Speed Downlink Packet Accessp. 189
10 IEEE 802.16-Based Wireless MANp. 219
11 3GPP Long-Term Evolutionp. 241
12 Mobile Internet Protocolp. 259
13 SIP: Advanced Media Integrationp. 267
14 VoIP in a Wireless Mobile Networkp. 295
15 IP Multimedia Subsystem (IMS)p. 317
16 Location-Based Servicesp. 337
17 Authentication and Privacy in Wireless Systemsp. 353
18 Network Management Toolsp. 373
19 Blueprints and Guidelines for Telecommunication Service Providersp. 391
20 Antenna Technologyp. 405
21 Diversityp. 423
22 Multiple-Input Multiple-Output Systems in Wireless Communicationsp. 437
Indexp. 455