Forensic Radio Survey Techniques for Cell Site Analysis - 2nd Edition by Joseph Hoy (Hardcover)

About the Book

"RFPS (Radio Frequency Propagation Surveys) are used as a component of the forensic discipline Cell Site Analysis, which seeks to determine whether mobile phones could have been in particular areas when significant calls were made. An RFPS survey, using a specialist radio survey device, compiles a list of the cells that can be detected at a location and indicates whether each cell is likely to be selected to carry a call there. A cell site analyst can use the evidence obtained in a survey to prove that a significant call could (only could) have been made from the surveyed location and so can provide additional supporting evidence that a suspect was involved in a crime."--

Book Synopsis

FORENSIC RADIO SURVEY TECHNIQUES FOR CELL SITE ANALYSIS

Overview of the end-to-end process of planning, undertaking, and reporting of forensic radio surveying to support cell site analysis

The newly updated and revised Second Edition of Forensic Radio Survey Techniques for Cell Site Analysis provides an overview of the end-to-end process of planning, undertaking, and reporting of forensic radio surveying to support the forensic discipline of cell site analysis. It starts by recapping and explaining, in an accessible way, the theory, structure, and operation of cellular communications networks, then moves on to describe the techniques and devices employed to undertake forensic radio surveys.

Worked examples are used throughout to demonstrate the practical steps required to plan and undertake forensic radio surveys, including the methods used to analyze radio survey data and compile it into a court report. A summary section condenses the technical and practical elements of the book into a handy reference resource for busy practitioners.

The Second Edition contains 25% brand new material covering 5G New Radio networks and '6G and beyond, ' critical communications, mobile satellite communications, IoT networks, Cell Site Analysis Tools, and much more.

Other sample topics covered in Forensic Radio Survey Techniques for Cell Site Analysis include:

• Radio theory, covering RF propagation, basic terminology, propagation modes, multipath transmission, and carrying information on a radio signal
• Core networks, including 2G, 3G, 4G, and 5G, subscriber and device identifiers, and international and temporary mobile subscriber identities
• Cell access control, covering cell barring, forbidden LAC/TAC, location updating, inter- and intra-carrier handovers, and 3GPP network types
• Forensic radio surveys objectives, terminology, and types, along with location, static spot, and indoor surveys

The Second Edition of Forensic Radio Survey Techniques for Cell Site Analysis is an essential reference on the subject for police analysts, practitioners, technicians, investigators, and cell site experts, along with legal professionals and students/trainees in digital forensics.

From the Back Cover

Overview of the end-to-end process of planning, undertaking, and reporting of forensic radio surveying to support cell site analysis

The newly updated and revised Second Edition of Forensic Radio Survey Techniques for Cell Site Analysis provides an overview of the end-to-end process of planning, undertaking, and reporting of forensic radio surveying to support the forensic discipline of cell site analysis. It starts by recapping and explaining, in an accessible way, the theory, structure, and operation of cellular communications networks, then moves on to describe the techniques and devices employed to undertake forensic radio surveys.

Worked examples are used throughout to demonstrate the practical steps required to plan and undertake forensic radio surveys, including the methods used to analyze radio survey data and compile it into a court report. A summary section condenses the technical and practical elements of the book into a handy reference resource for busy practitioners.

The Second Edition contains 25% brand new material covering 5G New Radio networks and '6G and beyond, ' critical communications, mobile satellite communications, IoT networks, Cell Site Analysis Tools, and much more.

Other sample topics covered in Forensic Radio Survey Techniques for Cell Site Analysis include:

• Radio theory, covering RF propagation, basic terminology, propagation modes, multipath transmission, and carrying information on a radio signal
• Core networks, including 2G, 3G, 4G, and 5G, subscriber and device identifiers, and international and temporary mobile subscriber identities
• Cell access control, covering cell barring, forbidden LAC/TAC, location updating, inter- and intra-carrier handovers, and 3GPP network types
• Forensic radio surveys objectives, terminology, and types, along with location, static spot, and indoor surveys

The Second Edition of Forensic Radio Survey Techniques for Cell Site Analysis is an essential reference on the subject for police analysts, practitioners, technicians, investigators, and cell site experts, along with legal professionals and students/trainees in digital forensics.

About the Author

Joseph Hoy, CPO (Chief Products Officer) & Co-Founder, Forensic Analytics Ltd, UK. Joseph Hoy is a telecoms engineer and trainer with over 30 years of industry experience. His company are digital forensic experts, combining innovative analytics software with vast sector expertise to assist government agencies and law enforcement via accredited training courses, Cell Site Analysis, RF surveying and Cellular technologies, expert witness services, and on-site consulting