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Wireless networking technologies are witnessed to become the integral part of industry, business, entertainment and daily life. Encyclopedia of Wireless Networks is expected to provide comprehensive references to key concepts of wireless networks, including research results of historical significance, areas of current interests, and growing directions in the future wireless networks. It can serve as a valuable and authoritative literature for students, researchers, engineers, and practitioners who need a quick reference to the subjects of wireless network technology and its relevant applications. Areas covered: 5G Network | Editors: Rahim Tafazolli, Rose Hu Ad hoc Network | Editor: Cheng Li Big Data for Networking | Editor: Song Guo Cellular Network, 2G/3G Network, 4G/LTE Network | Editor: Hsiao-hwa Chen Cognitive Radio Network | Editor: Ning Zhang Cooperative Communications | Editor: Kaoru Ota Cyber Physical Systems | Editor: Shiyan Hu Data Center Network | Editor: Lei Lei Delay Tolerant and Opportunistic Network | Editor: Yuanguo Bi Equalization, Synchronization and Channel Estimation | Editor: Yingying Chen Future Network Architecture | Editor: Wei Quan Game Theory in Wireless Network | Editor: Dusit Niyato Interference Characterization and Mitigation | Editor: Lin Cai Internet of Things | Editors: Xiuzhen Cheng, Wei Cheng Internet of Things and its Applications | Editor: Phone Lin Interworking Heterogeneous Wireless Network | Editor: Ping Wang Medium Access Control | Editors: Hassan Omar, Qiang Ye Millimeter-wave Communications | Editor: Ming Xiao MIMO-based Network | Editor: Prof. Wei Zhang Mobility Management and Models | Editors: Sandra Cespedes, Sangheon Pack Molecular, Biological and Multi-scale Communications | Editor: Adam Noel Network Economics and pricing | Editors: Jianwei Huang, Yuan Luo Network Forensics and surveillance, Fault Tolerance and Reliability | Editor: Hongwei Li Network Measurement and Virtualization | Editor: Yusheng Ji Quality of Service, Quality of Experience and Quality of Protection | Editors: Rui Luis Aguiar, Yu Cheng Resource Allocation and Management | Editors: Junshan Zhang, Nan Cheng Routing and Multi-cast, Router and Switch Design | Editor: Richard Yu Scaling Laws and Fundamental Limits | Editor: Ning Lu Security, Privacy and Trust | Editor: Kui Ren Short Range Communications, RFID and NFC | Editor: Zhiguo Shi Smart Grid Communications | Editor: Vincent W. S. Wong Vehicular Network | Editors: Lian Zhao, Qing Yang Video Streaming | Editor: Zhi Liu Wireless Body Area Network and e-healthcare | Editor: Honggang Wang Wireless Security | Editors: Haojin Zhu, Jian Shen Wireless Sensor Network | Editors: Jiming Chen, Ruilong Deng WLAN and OFDM | Editor: Xianbin Wang

Ad hoc and ubiquitous computing technologies have received extensive attention in both the academia and industry with the explosive growth of wireless communication devices. These technologies are beneficial for many applications, such as offering futuristic high bandwidth access for users, and are expected to offer more exciting and efficient services, anytime and anywhere. In order to satisfy these diverse applications, The design issues of various wireless networks such as ad hoc, sensor, and mesh networks are extremely complicated and there are a number of technique challenges that need to be explored, involving every layer of the OSI protocol stack. This book aims to provide a complete understanding of these networks by investigating the evolution of ad hoc, sensor, and mesh networking technologies from theoretic concept to implementation protocols, from fundamentals to real applications. it provides the necessary background material needed to go deeper into the subject and explore the research literature. The explanation in the book is therefore sufficiently detailed to serve as a comprehensive reference for students, instructors, researchers, engineers, and other professionals, building their understanding of these networks.

Electrical engineers, engineering students, and researchers have long required a comprehensive yet concise resource to turn to for reliable, up-to-date information on the continually evolving field of telecommunications. Available in both print and online formats, the Encyclopedia of Wireless and Mobile Communications provides a substantial overview of more than 200 essential topics in the wireless communications field, from acoustic communications and data compression to optical fibers and wireless sensor networks. Presented in three easily searchable volumes written by leading worldwide experts, this complete reference offers a broad range of both fundamental and advanced issues in telecommunications. ALSO AVAILABLE ONLINE This Taylor & Francis encyclopedia is also available through online subscription, offering a variety of extra benefits for both researchers, students, and librarians, including: Citation tracking and alerts Active reference linking Saved searches and marked lists HTML and PDF format options For more information, visit a href="http://www.tandfonline.com/action/bookPricing?doi=10.1081%2FE-EWMC " target="_blank"Taylor and Francis Online. Or contact us to inquire about subscription options and print/online combination packages. US: (Tel) 1.888.318.2367 / (E-mail) [email protected] International: (Tel) +44 (0) 20 7017 6062 / (E-mail) [email protected]

The book highlights recent advancements starting from the lowest layers to the upper layers of wireless communication networks and consists of "real-time" research development on the related issues. The information in this book has been systematically organized in order to make it easily accessible to the readers of all levels. It also preserves the balance between the recent research results and their theoretical support. A huge variety of new techniques in this field are investigated in this book. The authors attempt to present these topics in detail by discussing wireless communication antennas, hardware and channel estimation and capacity. Intelligent and reader-friendly elucidations are provided in this book to serve the readers of all levels, ranging from knowledgeable and practicing communication engineers to beginners or professional researchers.

Electrical engineers, engineering students, and researchers have long required a comprehensive yet concise resource to turn to for reliable, up-to-date information on the continually evolving field of telecommunications. Available in both print and online formats, the Encyclopedia of Wireless and Mobile Communications provides a substantial overview of more than 200 essential topics in the wireless communications field, from acoustic communications and data compression to optical fibers and wireless sensor networks. Presented in three easily searchable volumes written by leading worldwide experts, this complete reference offers a broad range of both fundamental and advanced issues in telecommunications. ALSO AVAILABLE ONLINE This Taylor & Francis encyclopedia is also available through online subscription, offering a variety of extra benefits for both researchers, students, and librarians, including: Citation tracking and alerts Active reference linking Saved searches and marked lists HTML and PDF format options For more information, visit www.informaworld/refworks.com. Or contact us to inquire about subscription options and print/online combination packages. US: (Tel) 1.888.318.2367 / (E-mail) [email protected] International: (Tel) +44 (0) 20 7017 6062 / (E-mail) [email protected]

The Wireless Encyclopedia provides definitions and illustrations covering the latest voice, data, and multimedia services and provides the understanding needed to communicate with others in the wireless industry. This book is the perfect solution for those involved or interested in the operation of wireless devices, networks or service providers. This reference book explains the latest technologies and applications used in the wireless industry, assists with the explanation of technologies by using many diagrams and pictures. It is a great reference tool that allows people to effectively communicate with other people involved in the wireless industry. The convergence of technologies and systems in the wireless industry means more competitors and new industry terms. As a result, communicating with others has become an alphabet soup of acronyms and technical terms. The Wireless Encyclopedia solves this challenge by providing definitions of the latest technical terms and acronyms along with self-explanatory diagrams that are used in the wireless industry. It covers the key wireless industries including mobile communication, private land mobile radio, mobile data, paging systems, satellite and microwave communication, Wireless LAN, short range systems BluetoothT, broadcast television and radio, and other wireless technologies, processes, and products. Wireless Encyclopedia includes over 400 self explanatory diagrams. The definitions and acronyms were created by expert editors, our authors, and submissions from over 1,000 users of the dictionary. Because it holds over 10,000 definitions and acronyms specific to wireless, it is an oversized book. The definitions are easy to read without excessive personal fluff comments. In addition to the definitions, there are over 400 diagrams and 100 photos that help to explain and simplify the complex concepts. This book is great for professionals, instructors, business leaders who need to find and understand terms specific to wireless technologies, products and services. This is a handy reference to have if you are new to the industry, if you are getting involved in new areas, or if you just want to find a diagram that helps explain to others the concepts you already know. It includes directories of key magazines, trade shows, and associations where you can find more information about the wireless industry. To ensure this dictionary contains the latest definitions, 12 experts were used from different sectors of the wireless industry to add and edit definitions. Many of the definitions were created using our technical books that have been edited by hundreds of industry reviewers. Diagrams and pictures in the dictionary assist the understanding of technical terms by providing functional and operational views. This reference includes: . Over 10,000 of the latest wireless definitions . Contains 4,000+ of the latest industry terms and acronyms . Has 400+ diagrams and 100+ photos to help explain complex definitions . Includes directories of magazines, associations and trade shows . Covers 1G, 2G, 2.5G and 3G Mobile communication . Describes land mobile radio, mobile data and paging systems . Explains satellite and microwave system terms . Defines wireless LAN (WLAN) and short range BluetoothT systems . Includes broadcast television and audio industry definitions