Telecommunications System Reliability Engineering, Theory, and Practice

Evolving network topologies and complex operational models require a new, more sophisticated approach to reliability and availability prediction in telecommunications systems.  Bringing the field of telecommunications system reliability analysis up to date, this textbook provides telecommunications engineers, managers, and students with practical knowledge for analyzing, predicting and reporting reliability and availability metrics.  Fundamental theory forms the basis for in–depth studies of fiber optic, microwave, satellite, and mobile wireless networks as well as facility design, power systems (including battery backup) and software/firmware.  Analysis techniques presented include reliability block diagrams, Markov chains and Monte Carlo simulation.  Problem sets are included at the end of each chapter to help solidify the readers understanding of the material presented. INDICE: List of Illustrations vii Preface xiii About the Author xv Acronym List xvii INTRODUCTION 1 1 RELIABILITY THEORY 7 1.1 System Metrics 8 1.2 Statistical Distributions 18 1.3 System Modeling Techniques 25 1.4 Systems with Repair 33 1.5 Markov Chain Models 35 1.6 Practical Markov System Models 41 1.7 Monte Carlo Simulation Models 47 1.8 Repair Period Models 58 1.9 Equipment Sparing 61 2 FIBER–OPTIC NETWORKS 71 2.1 Terrestrial Fiber–Optic Networks 71 2.1 Submarine Fiber–Optic Networks 84 3 MICROWAVE NETWORKS 95 3.1 Long–Haul Microwave Networks 96 3.2 Short–Haul Microwave Networks 117 3.3 Local Area Microwave Networks 124 4 SATELLITE NETWORKS 133 4.1 Propagation 134 4.2 Earth Stations 138 4.3 VSAT Earth Stations 140 4.4 Earth Stations 143 4.5 Spacecraft 156 4.6 Satellite Network Topologies 160 5 MOBILE WIRELESS NETWORKS 171 5.1 Mobile Wireless Equipment 172 5.2 Mobile Wireless Network Systems 182 6 TELECOMMUNICATIONS FACILITIES 187 6.1 Power Systems 188 6.2 Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning Systems 207 7 SOFTWARE AND FIRMWARE 213 7.1 Software Failure Mechanisms 214 7.2 Software Failure Rate Modeling 216 7.3 Reliability and Availability of Systems with Software Components 220 References 227 Index 229

• ISBN: 978-1-118-13051-3
• Editorial: Wiley–Blackwell
• Encuadernacion: Cartoné
• Páginas: 256
• Fecha Publicación: 28/12/2012
• Nº Volúmenes: 1
• Idioma: Inglés