AD HOC AND SENSOR NETWORKS
Theory and Applications
by Carlos de Morais Cordeiro (Philips Research North America, USA) & Dharma Prakash Agrawal (University of Cincinnati, USA)
This book introduces a new explanatory cross-layer model specifically designed to understand all aspects of ad hoc and sensor networking, from design through performance issues to application requirements. Future directions, challenges and potential simulation projects are also discussed.
The topics included represent a significant portion of what is going on in academia and industry. The vast materials provided will enable readers to not only understand and position themselves in this hot area, but also to develop new capabilities, enhance skills, share expertise, consolidate knowledge and design future solutions. Thus, the book is useful for researchers and engineers, and anyone who seeks a deeper understanding of this growing field and wishes to pursue it as a future research topic.
Contents:
- Routing in Ad-Hoc Networks
- Broadcasting, Multicasting and Geocasting
- Wireless LANs
- Wireless PANs
- Directional Antenna Systems
- TCP Over Ad Hoc Networks
- Wireless Sensor Networks
- Data Retrieval in Sensor Networks
- Security
- Integrating MANETs, WLANs and Cellular Networks
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Readership: Researchers, developers and institutions keen in the applications
of wireless devices, and graduate and senior undergraduate students in computer engineering, electrical and electronic engineering and computer science.
