The Handbook of Ad Hoc Wireless Networks / Edition 1

by Mohammad Ilyas

Overview

A relative newcomer to the field of wireless communications, ad hoc networking is growing quickly, both in its importance and its applications. With rapid advances in hardware, software, and protocols, ad hoc networks are now coming of age, and the time has come to bring together into one reference their principles, technologies, and techniques.

The Handbook of Ad Hoc Wireless Networks does exactly that. Experts from around the world have joined forces to create the definitive reference for the field. From the basic concepts, techniques, systems, and protocols of wireless communication to the particulars of ad hoc network routing methods, power, connections, traffic management, and security, this handbook covers virtually every aspect of ad hoc wireless networking. It includes a section that explores several routing methods and protocols directly related to implementing ad hoc networks in a variety of applications.

The benefits of ad hoc wireless networks are many, but several challenges remain. Organized for easy reference, The Handbook of Ad Hoc Wireless Networks is your opportunity to gain quick familiarity with the state of the art, have at your disposal the only complete reference on the subject available, and prepare to meet the technological and implementation challenges you'll encounter in practice.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780849313325
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	12/26/2002
Series:	The Electrical Engineering Handbook , #29
Edition description:	New Edition
Pages:	620
Product dimensions:	7.44(w) x 9.69(h) x (d)

About the Author

Mohammad Ilyas

Table of Contents

Introduction. Wireless Transmission Techniques. Wireless Communication Systems and Protocols. Routing Techniques in Ad hoc Wireless Networks. Applications of Ad hoc Wireless Networks. Power Management in Ad hoc Wireless Networks, Connection and Traffic Management in Ad hoc Wireless Networks. Security and Privacy Aspects.