Pahl J. Interference Analysis: Modelling Radio Systems for Spectrum Management

Hoboken: Wiley, 2016. — 558 p. — ISBN: 978-1119065289.The book describes how interference can be managed so that radio systems co-exist, without harmful mutual effects, within a finite amount of spectrum. This is timely in view of the increasing proliferation of wireless systems. It covers both the processes, such as regional or international coordination, as well as the engineering principles. Written by an author with extensive experience in the industry, it describes in detail the main methodologies for calculating or computing the interference between radio systems of the same type, and also between radio systems of different types.Foreword.

Introduction.
Motivations and Target Audience.
Book Structure.
Structure and Additional Resources.
Case Study: How to Observe Interference.Motivations.
Why Undertake Interference Analysis?
Drivers of Change.
The Regulatory Framework.
International Regulations.
Updating the Radio Regulations and Recommendations.
Meetings and Presenting Results.
National Regulators.
Regional and Industry Organisations.
Frequency Assignment and Planning.
Coordination.
Types of Interference Analysis.
Further Reading and Next Steps.Fundamental Concepts.
Radiocommun ication Systems.
Radio Wave s and Decibels.
The Power Calculation.
Carrier Types and Modulation.
Multiple Access Methods.
Noise Temperature and Reference Points.
Antennas.
Geometry and Dynamics.
Calculation of Angles.
Statistics and Distributions.
Link Budgets and Metrics.
Spectrum Efficiency and Requirements.
Worked Example.
Further Reading and Next Steps.Propagation Models.
Overview.
The Propagation Environment.
Terrestrial Propagation Models.
Earth to Space Propagation Models.
Aeronautical Propagation Models.
Additional Attenuations.
Radio Path Geometry.
Percentages of Time and Correlation.
Selection of Propagation Model.
Further Reading and Next Steps.The Interference Calculation.
Bandwidths and Domains.
Bandwidth Adjustment Factor.
Spectrum Masks, Ratios and Guard Bands.
Polarisation.
Adaptive Systems: Frequency, Power and Modulation.
End-to-End Performance.
Modelling Deployment and Traffic.
Link Design and Margin.
Interference Apportionment and Thresholds.
Types of Interference Thresholds.
Interference Mitigation.
Further Reading and Next Steps.Interference Analysis Methodologies.
Methodologies and Studies.
Example Scenarios.
Static Analysis.
Input Variation Analysis.
Area and Boundary Analysis.
Minimum Coupling Loss and Required Separation Distance.
Analytic Analysis.
Dynamic Analysis.
Monte Carlo Analysis.
Area and Two-Stage Monte Carlo.
Probabilistic Analysis.
Selection of Methodology.
Study Projects and Working Methods.
Further Reading and Next Steps.Specific Algorithms and Services.
Fixed Service Planning.
Private Mobile Radio.
Broadcasting.
Earth Station Coordination.
GSO Satellite Coordination.
EPFD and Rec. ITU-R S.1503.
The Radar Equation.
N-Systems Methodology.
Generic Radio Modelling Tool.
White Space Devices.
Final Thoughts.References.
Acronyms, Abbreviations and Symbols.
Index.