Get Certified : A Guide to Wireless Communication Engineering Technologies

An indispensible preparation tool for the IEEE WCET exam, this guide details all seven areas of expertise covered in the test and required in the field. It begins with RF engineering, propagation, and antennas and considers evaluations of performance and reliability, interference prediction, and optimization procedures. The material addresses general and specific technologies including standards, features, and evolution. It discusses network and service architecture, management, and security, and details facility infrastructure requirements such as power supply, cable, antennas, and compliance. It concludes with a look at agreements, standards, and regulations, and a review of the fundamentals.

The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) Communications Society designed the IEEE wireless communication engineering technologies (WCET) certification program to address the wireless industry’s growing need for communications professionals with practical problem-solving skills in real-world situations. Individuals who achieve this prestigious certification are recognized as possessing the required knowledge, skill, and abilities to meet wireless challenges in various industry, business, corporate, and organizational settings.

Presenting contributions from 50 wireless communications experts from all corners of the world, Get Certified: A Guide to Wireless Communication Engineering Technologies provides an authoritative review of the seven areas of expertise covered on WCET exam. It supplies cutting-edge coverage of the broad range of topics related to wireless communications to facilitate the technical competency required to achieve certification. The text outlines industry agreements, standards, policies, and regulations including licenses and permits, health and safety, and compliance.

With coverage ranging from basic concepts to research-grade material and future directions, the book provides a general overview of the evolution of wireless technologies, their impact on the profession, and common professional best practices. The book’s well-structured presentation along with suggestions for further information and study, make it an indispensible guide for attaining WCET certification and a comprehensive source of reference for wireless professionals to keep pace with ever-evolving technology and standards in the field.