A comprehensive, encompassing and accessible text examining a wide range of key Wireless Networking and Localization technologies This book provides a unified treatment of issues related to all wireless access and wireless localization techniques. The book reflects principles of design and deployment of infrastructure for wireless access and localization for wide, local, and personal networking. Description of wireless access methods includes design and deployment of traditional TDMA and CDMA technologies and emerging Long Term Evolution (LTE) techniques for wide area cellular networks, the IEEE 802.11/WiFi wireless local area networks as well as IEEE 802.15 Bluetooth, ZigBee, Ultra Wideband (UWB), RF Microwave and body area networks used for sensor and ad hoc networks. The principles of wireless localization techniques using time-of-arrival and received-signal-strength of the wireless signal used in military and commercial applications in smart devices operating in urban, indoor and inside the human body localization are explained and compared. Questions, problem sets and hands-on projects enhances the learning experience for students to understand and appreciate the subject. These include analytical and practical examples with software projects to challenge students in practically important simulation problems, and problem sets that use MatLab. Key features: Provides a broad coverage of main wireless technologies including emerging technical developments such as body area networking and cyber physical systems Written in a tutorial form that can be used by students and researchers in the field Includes practical examples and software projects to challenge students in practically important simulation problems

A unified foundation for understanding and building any wireless network. A true systems approach to wireless networking Air interference design and network operation Planning, mobility management, radio resources, power management, and security 3G, WLANs, HIPERLAN, WATM, Bluetooth, WPAN, OFDM, UWB, wireless geolocation, and more This is the first book to present a unified common foundation for understanding and building any contemporary wireless network, voice or data-- from PCS to wireless LANs, Bluetooth to IMT-2000 3G. Using extensive practical examples, Kaveh Pahlavan and Prashant Krishnamurthy present a true systems approach, illuminating the principles, commonalities, key differences, and specific implementation issues associated with virtually every leading wireless system. Coverage includes: Air interference design: wireless medium characteristics, media access, and an exceptionally thorough discussion of physical layer issues Wireless network operation: planning, mobility management, radio resources, power management, and security Implementation of cellular telephone and mobile data networks based on CDMA, TDMA, and GSM Key wideband local access technologies: IEEE 802.11 WLANs, HIPERLAN, and connection-based voice-oriented WATM Emerging OFDM and Ultrawideband (UWB) technologies Ad hoc networking, Bluetooth, and WPAN Wireless geolocation and indoor positioning techniques and systems The most detailed discussions of channel characteristics and deployment tools available in any book Whether you're an electrical engineer, telecommunications/networkingspecialist, or software professional, "Principles of Wireless Networks" brings together the insights and techniques you need to begin building any wireless system.

A comprehensive, encompassing and accessible text examining a wide range of key Wireless Networking and Localization technologies This book provides a unified treatment of issues related to all wireless access and wireless localization techniques. The book reflects principles of design and deployment of infrastructure for wireless access and localization for wide, local, and personal networking. Description of wireless access methods includes design and deployment of traditional TDMA and CDMA technologies and emerging Long Term Evolution (LTE) techniques for wide area cellular networks, the IEEE 802.11/WiFi wireless local area networks as well as IEEE 802.15 Bluetooth, ZigBee, Ultra Wideband (UWB), RF Microwave and body area networks used for sensor and ad hoc networks. The principles of wireless localization techniques using time-of-arrival and received-signal-strength of the wireless signal used in military and commercial applications in smart devices operating in urban, indoor and inside the human body localization are explained and compared. Questions, problem sets and hands-on projects enhances the learning experience for students to understand and appreciate the subject. These include analytical and practical examples with software projects to challenge students in practically important simulation problems, and problem sets that use MatLab. Key features: Provides a broad coverage of main wireless technologies including emerging technical developments such as body area networking and cyber physical systems Written in a tutorial form that can be used by students and researchers in the field Includes practical examples and software projects to challenge students in practically important simulation problems

Mobile computing technology has come a long way in recent years-providing anytime, anywhere communication and access to information. Bringing students up to date on important technological and industry developments, Principles of Mobile Computing and Communications examines mobile networks and relevant standards, highlighting issues unique to the m