Wireless Communication Signals: A Laboratory-Based Approach

The book provides a comprehensive set of tools for communication engineers and interested researchers for the analysis and design of wireless systems by discussing not only the basic theory, but also modeling, computer simulation, and hardware testing of the various building blocks of modern communication systems. The code snippets throughout the book enable readers to attain hands-on experience by implementing them on software and observing the effect of various parameters on the performance of the system. While the book is not explicitly divided into different parts, there is a general harmony and progression in the way the chapters are arranged. Considering the broad scope of this book and its in-depth coverage of many practical issues regarding modern wireless communication systems, we believe that it can be used as a textbook or a valuable reference for a senior undergraduate or graduate-level laboratory-orientied course focusing on wireless digital communications. The book is organized in such a way that it can be used to support various wireless and/or digital communication courses from beginner to advanced levels, and can serve as a reference for research projects of both undergraduate and graduate students. More importantly, the models and codes introduced in this book are universal and can be used in conjunction with any software-defined radio platform. Considering all these, this book is a valuable resource for our community.