Mobile Wireless Communications
Wireless communication has become a ubiquitous part of modern life, from global cellular
telephone systems to local and even personal-area networks. This book provides a tutorial
introduction to digital mobile wireless networks, illustrating theoretical underpinnings
with a wide range of real-world examples. The book begins with a review of propagation
phenomena, and goes on to examine channel allocation, modulation techniques, multi-
ple access schemes, and coding techniques. GSM and IS-95 systems are reviewed and
2.5G and 3G packet-switched systems are discussed in detail. Performance analysis and
accessing and scheduling techniques are covered, and the book closes with a chapter on
wireless LANs and personal-area networks. Many worked examples and homework exer-
cises are provided and a solutions manual is available for instructors. The book is an ideal
text for electrical engineering and computer science students taking courses in wireless
communications. It will also be an invaluable reference for practicing engineers.
Mischa Schwartz joined the faculty of Electrical Engineering at Columbia University in
1974 and is now Charles Batchelor Professor Emeritus. He is the author and co-author
of ten books, including best-selling books on communication systems and computer net-
works. His current research focuses on wireless networks. He is a Fellow and former
Director of the IEEE, past President of the IEEE Communications Society, and past Chair-
man of the IEEE Group on Information Theory. He was the 1983 recipient of the IEEE
Education Medal and was listed among the top ten all-time EE educators, IEEE survey,
1984. He also received the 2003 Japanese Okawa Prize for contributions to Telecommu-
nications and Engineering Education and the New York City Mayor’s Award in 1994 for
contributions to computer communications.
