A QAM Scheme for Fast Wireless Internet and Multimedia Services

Fong, B., Hong, G.Y. and Fong, A.C.M. (2002) A QAM Scheme for Fast Wireless Internet and Multimedia Services. In: International Conference on Consumer Electronics (ICCE), Los Angeles, CA, USA, 18-20 Jun 2002, pp. 82-83. ISBN 0780373006 (doi: 10.1109/ICCE.2002.1013936)

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Abstract

Wireless wideband communication systems provide high data transmission rates suitable for fast Internet access. This paper presents a modulation scheme for Local Multipoint Distribution Service (LMDS), which improves coverage under rainy weather conditions. Following a comparison of a number of modulation schemes with a 26 GHz carrier, a 16-QAM system is found to offer good compromise between coverage and receiver structure complexity. The effects of rain attenuation increase with carrier frequency. System performance varies significantly depending on whether the system is operated on a dry day or under heavy rain.

Item Type:Conference Proceedings
Status:Published
Refereed:Yes
Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID:Fong, Dr Alvis Cheuk Min
Authors: Fong, B., Hong, G.Y., and Fong, A.C.M.
College/School:College of Science and Engineering > School of Computing Science
ISBN:0780373006

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