Mobile Communications Handbook 3Ed (Hb 2013) Hardcover

The extensively updated Third Edition of the "Mobile Communications Handbook" offers a thorough and current exploration of the vast landscape of wireless and mobile technologies that are integral to our daily lives. Featuring 26 completely new chapters and 5 significantly revised ones out of a total of 39, this handbook covers everything from digital cellular radio and evolving personal communication systems to wireless data and networks. Demonstrating the remarkable advancements in wireless communications and networks over the past 15 years, the book is organized into five sections. "Basic Principles" lays the essential groundwork for the diverse mobile communication technologies used globally. "Wireless Standards" provides technical specifics of everyday standards and insights into their development. "Source Compression and Quality Assessment" covers techniques for compressing voice and video for mobile transmission, as well as methods for evaluating the quality of delivered media. "Wireless Networks" examines a broad spectrum of current and emerging wireless networks and methodologies. Finally, "Emerging Applications" explores new areas like vehicular communications and 60 GHz wireless technology. Authored by experts from both industry and academia, each chapter offers a concise yet detailed overview of its topic, bringing readers quickly up to speed while providing sufficient depth and references for further study. Going beyond a simple factual presentation, the contributors draw upon their real-world experience to offer insights into the evolution of each topic and to highlight anticipated future developments in mobile communications.