IEEE 1404-1998
IEEE Guide for Microwave Communications System Development: Design, Procurement, Construction, Maintenance and Operation
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IEEE 1404-1998 is a technical guide for microwave communications system development, covering design, procurement, construction, maintenance, and operation. It is relevant to transportation and other infrastructure settings where dependable microwave links support communication between field locations, control points, and network assets. By outlining a structured approach to system planning and lifecycle management, IEEE 1404-1998 helps teams align technical decisions with operational needs and reduce avoidable integration and performance issues.
IEEE 1404-1998 overview
This guide focuses on the full development process for microwave communications systems rather than a single component or test method. IEEE 1404-1998 is intended to support engineering teams that must evaluate system requirements, specify equipment, coordinate procurement, and manage installation and upkeep in a controlled way. Its scope is especially useful where communications reliability matters and where design choices affect long-term serviceability. The document can help create a consistent framework for planning and managing microwave-based communication networks.
Typical use cases
IEEE 1404-1998 may be used when planning microwave communication links for transportation networks, utility corridors, remote monitoring sites, or other operational environments that need point-to-point connectivity. It is useful during early design reviews, vendor selection, construction planning, and maintenance preparation. Teams involved in roadway, rail, or distributed infrastructure communications can use the guide to shape procurement requirements and lifecycle procedures for antennas, radios, support structures, and related system elements.
Why this standard matters
For microwave communications projects, clear guidance can reduce design ambiguity and help ensure that procurement, installation, and operation follow a consistent technical path. IEEE 1404-1998 is valuable because it supports disciplined decision-making across the system lifecycle, which can improve reliability and simplify maintenance planning. In transportation and similar settings, that consistency may help limit service interruptions, support safer operations, and reduce the risk of incompatible equipment choices or poorly defined requirements.
- Microwave system design
- Procurement and specification support
- Construction and installation planning
- Maintenance and operation guidance
- Transportation communications applications
- Publication Date: 1998
- Standard Status: Inactive
- Publisher: IEEE
- Subject: Transportation
- Official IEEE: Doi link
- This Version: 1404 (1998)
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