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1. |  Security, Design, and Architecture for Broadband and Wireless Network Technologies By: Naveen Chilamkurti Publisher: IGI Global Publication Date: 30-APR-2013 Insert Date: 01-JUN-2013 Slots: 1.0 | Overview: Security, Design, and Architecture for Broadband and Wireless Network Technologies While wireless technologies continue to provide an array of new challenges and multi-domain applications for business processes and solutions, there still remains to be a comprehensive understanding of its various dimensions and environments. Security, Design, and Architecture for Broadband and Wireless Network Technologies provides a discussion on the latest research achievements in wireless networks and broadband technology. Highlighting new trends, applications, developments, and standards, this book is essential for next generation researchers and practitioners in the ICT field....
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2. |  Publisher: Wiley-IEEE Press Publication Date: 20-OCT-2008 Insert Date: 06-MAY-2013 Slots: 1.0 | Overview: MIMO Radar Signal Processing
The first book to present a systematic and coherent picture of MIMO radars
Due to its potential to improve target detection and discrimination capability, Multiple-Input and Multiple-Output (MIMO) radar has generated significant attention and widespread interest in academia, industry, government labs, and funding agencies. This important new work fills the need for a comprehensive treatment of this emerging field.
Edited and authored by leading researchers in the field of MIMO radar research, this book introduces recent developments in the area of MIMO radar to stimulate new concepts,...
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3. |  LTE Advanced: 3GPP Solution for IMT-Advanced By: Harri Holma; Antti Toskala Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Publication Date: 04-OCT-2012 Insert Date: 12-MAR-2013 Slots: 1.0 | Overview: LTE Advanced: 3GPP Solution for IMT-Advanced
From the editors of the highly successful LTE for UMTS: Evolution to LTE-Advanced, this new book examines the main technical enhancements brought by LTE-Advanced, thoroughly covering 3GPP Release 10 specifications and the main items in Release 11. Using illustrations, graphs and real-life scenarios, the authors systematically lead readers through this cutting-edge topic to provide an outlook on existing technologies as well as possible future developments.
The book is structured to follow the main technical areas that will be enhanced by the LTE-Advanced specifications. The main topics...
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4. |  Wireless Technologies in Vehicular Ad Hoc Networks By: Raul Aquino-Santos; Arthur Edwards; VÃctor Rangel-Licea Publisher: IGI Global Publication Date: 29-FEB-2012 Insert Date: 06-MAR-2013 Slots: 1.0 | Overview: Wireless Technologies in Vehicular Ad Hoc Networks Inter-vehicle communication (IVC) systems based on wireless ad-hoc networks have the potential to provide increased automotive safety, to achieve smooth traffic flow on the roads, and to improve passenger convenience by providing information and entertainment. However, implementing IVC systems for widespread use also presents a number of technical obstacles. Wireless Technologies in Vehicular Ad Hoc Networks: Present and Future Challenges explores different models for inter-vehicular communication, in which vehicles are equipped with on-board computers that function as nodes in a wireless...
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5. |  LTE, WiMAX and WLAN Network Design, Optimization and Performance Analysis By: Leonhard Korowajczuk Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Publication Date: 22-AUG-2011 Insert Date: 13-FEB-2013 Slots: 1.0 | Overview: LTE, WiMAX and WLAN Network Design, Optimization and Performance Analysis
A technological overview of LTE and WiMAX
LTE, WiMAX and WLAN Network Design, Optimization and Performance Analysis provides a practical guide to LTE and WiMAX technologies introducing various tools and concepts used within. In addition, topics such as traffic modelling of IP-centric networks, RF propagation, fading, mobility, and indoor coverage are explored; new techniques which increase throughput such as MIMO and AAS technology are highlighted; and simulation, network design and performance analysis are also examined. Finally, in the latter part of the book Korowajczuk gives a...
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6. |  6LoWPAN: The Wireless Embedded Internet By: Zach Shelby; Carsten Bormann Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Publication Date: 21-DEC-2009 Insert Date: 13-FEB-2013 Slots: 1.0 | Overview: 6LoWPAN: The Wireless Embedded Internet
"It is stunningly thorough and takes readers meticulously through the design, configuration and operation of IPv6-based, low-power, potentially mobile radio-based networking." Vint Cerf, Vice President and Chief Internet Evangelist, Google
This book provides a complete overview of IPv6 over Low Power Wireless Area Network (6LoWPAN) technology
In this book, the authors provide an overview of the 6LoWPAN family of standards, architecture, and related wireless and Internet technology. Starting with an overview of the IPv6 'Internet of Things', readers are offered an insight into how these...
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7. |  MIMO-OFDM for LTE, WiFi and WiMAX: Coherent versus Non-coherent and Cooperative Turbo Transceivers By: Lajos L. Hanzo; Yosef Akhtman; Li Wang; Ming Jiang Publisher: Wiley-IEEE Press Publication Date: 01-NOV-2010 Insert Date: 05-FEB-2013 Slots: 1.0 | Overview: MIMO-OFDM for LTE, WiFi and WiMAX: Coherent versus Non-coherent and Cooperative Turbo Transceivers
MIMO-OFDM for LTE, WIFI and WIMAX: Coherent versus Non-Coherent and Cooperative Turbo-Transceivers provides an up-to-date portrayal of wireless transmission based on OFDM techniques augmented with Space-Time Block Codes (STBCs) and Spatial-Division Multiple Access (SDMA). The volume also offers an in-depth treatment of cutting-edge Cooperative Communications.
This monograph collates the latest techniques in a number of specific design areas of turbo-detected MIMO-OFDM wireless systems. As a result a wide range of topical subjects are examined, including channel coding and multiuser...
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8. |  Social and Economic Effects of Community Wireless Networks and Infrastructures By: Abdelnasser Abdelaal Publisher: IGI Global Publication Date: 28-FEB-2013 Insert Date: 30-JAN-2013 Slots: 1.0 | Overview: Social and Economic Effects of Community Wireless Networks and Infrastructures It is surprising to think that in today’s rapidly evolving world of technology, over half of the globe still does not have access to high speed internet. Creating community wireless networks has in the past been a way to provide remote communities with internet and network access. highlights the successes of community wireless networks but also boldly addresses the potential risk factors and broader socioeconomic concerns.  This publication’s exploration of previous successes and failures, various designs, and potential challenges with CWNs makes it a valuable resource for researchers,...
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9. |  WCDMA for UMTS: HSPA Evolution and LTE, 5th Edition By: Harri Holma; Antti Toskala Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Publication Date: 07-SEP-2010 Insert Date: 24-JAN-2013 Slots: 1.0 | Overview: WCDMA for UMTS: HSPA Evolution and LTE, 5th Edition
Now in its fifth edition, the bestselling book on UMTS has been updated to cover 3GPP WCDMA and High Speed Packet Access (HSPA) from Release 99 to Release 9. Written by leading experts in the field, the book explains HSPA performance based on simulations and field experience, and illustrates the benefits of HSPA evolution (HSPA+) both from the operators and from the end user?s perspective. It continues to provide updated descriptions of the 3GPP standard including the physical layer, radio protocols on layers 1-3 and a system architecture description. The challenges and solutions regarding...
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10. |  By: Miikka Poikselkä; Harri Holma; Jukka Hongisto; Juha Kallio; Antti Toskala Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Publication Date: 05-MAR-2012 Insert Date: 23-JAN-2013 Slots: 1.0 | Overview: Voice over LTE (VoLTE)
Describes the technological solutions and standards which will enable the migration of voice and SMS services over to LTE/EPC networks
Main drivers for the introduction of Long Term Evolution of UTRAN (LTE) is to provide far better end user experience for mobile broadband services. However, service providers also need to have a clear strategy of how to offer voice and messaging services for consumers and enterprises. The voice service over LTE is becoming increasingly important when the smartphone penetration is increasing rapidly. Smartphones require both good quality voice and high...
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11. |  Cognitive Radio Communication and Networking: Principles and Practice By: Robert Caiming Qiu; Zhen Hu; Husheng Li; Michael C. Wicks Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Publication Date: 05-NOV-2012 Insert Date: 22-JAN-2013 Slots: 1.0 | Overview: Cognitive Radio Communication and Networking: Principles and Practice
The author presents a unified treatment of this highly interdisciplinary topic to help define the notion of cognitive radio. The book begins with addressing issues such as the fundamental system concept and basic mathematical tools such as spectrum sensing and machine learning, before moving on to more advanced concepts and discussions about the future of cognitive radio. From the fundamentals in spectrum sensing to the applications of cognitive algorithms to radio communications, and discussion of radio platforms and testbeds to show the applicability of the theory to practice, the author...
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12. |  Mobility Models for Next Generation Wireless Networks: Ad Hoc, Vehicular and Mesh Networks By: Paolo Santi Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Publication Date: 13-AUG-2012 Insert Date: 15-JAN-2013 Slots: 1.0 | Overview: Mobility Models for Next Generation Wireless Networks: Ad Hoc, Vehicular and Mesh Networks
Mobility Models for Next Generation Wireless Networks: Ad Hoc, Vehicular and Mesh Networks provides the reader with an overview of mobility modelling, encompassing both theoretical and practical aspects related to the challenging mobility modelling task. It also:
Provides up-to-date coverage of mobility models for next generation wireless networks
Offers an in-depth discussion of the most representative mobility models for major next generation wireless network application scenarios, including WLAN/mesh networks, vehicular networks, wireless sensor networks, and opportunistic...
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13. |  LTE-Advanced and Next Generation Wireless Networks: Channel Modelling and Propagation By: Guillaume de la Roche; Andrés Alayón Glazunov; Ben Allen Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Publication Date: 28-NOV-2012 Insert Date: 11-JAN-2013 Slots: 1.0 | Overview: LTE-Advanced and Next Generation Wireless Networks: Channel Modelling and Propagation
LTE- A and Next Generation Wireless Networks: Channel Modeling and Performance describes recent advances in propagation and channel modeling necessary for simulating next generation wireless systems. Due to the radio spectrum scarcity, two fundamental changes are anticipated compared to the current status. Firstly, the strict reservation of a specific band for a unique standard could evolve toward a priority policy allowing the co-existence of secondary users in a band allocated to a primary system. Secondly, a huge increase of the number of cells is expected by combining outdoor base...
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14. |  Baseband Receiver Design for Wireless MIMO-OFDM Communications, 2nd Edition By: Tzi-Dar Chiueh; Pei-Yun Tsai; I-Wei Lai Publisher: Wiley-IEEE Press Publication Date: 26-JUN-2012 Insert Date: 08-JAN-2013 Slots: 1.0 | Overview: Baseband Receiver Design for Wireless MIMO-OFDM Communications, 2nd Edition
The Second Edition of OFDM Baseband Receiver Design for Wirless Communications, this book expands on the earlier edition with enhanced coverage of MIMO techniques, additional baseband algorithms, and more IC design examples. The authors cover the full range of OFDM technology, from theories and algorithms to architectures and circuits.
The book gives a concise yet comprehensive look at digital communication fundamentals before explaining signal processing algorithms in receivers. The authors give detailed treatment of hardware issues - from architecture to IC implementation.
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15. |  By: Gernot Hueber; Robert Bogdan Staszewski Publisher: Wiley-IEEE Press Publication Date: 22-FEB-2011 Insert Date: 08-JAN-2013 Slots: 1.0 |
Summarizes cutting-edge physical layer technologies for multi-mode wireless RF transceivers.
Includes original contributions from distinguished researchers and professionals.
Covers cutting-edge physical layer technologies for multi-mode wireless RF transceivers.
Contributors are all leading researchers and professionals in this field.
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16. |  Advances in Multiuser Detection By: Michael L. Honig Publisher: Wiley-IEEE Press Publication Date: 31-AUG-2009 Insert Date: 28-DEC-2012 Slots: 1.0 | Overview: Advances in Multiuser Detection
A Timely Exploration of Multiuser Detection in Wireless Networks
During the past decade, the design and development of current and emerging wireless systems have motivated many important advances in multiuser detection. This book fills an important need by providing a comprehensive overview of crucial recent developments that have occurred in this active research area. Each chapter is contributed by noted experts and is meant to serve as a self-contained treatment of the topic. Coverage includes:
Linear and decision feedback methods
Iterative multiuser detection and...
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17. |  Broadband Packet Switching Technologies: A Practical Guide to ATM Switches and IP Routers By: H. Jonathan Chao; Cheuk H. Lam; Eiji Oki Publisher: Wiley-Interscience Publication Date: 15-SEP-2001 Insert Date: 20-DEC-2012 Slots: 1.0 | Overview: Broadband Packet Switching Technologies: A Practical Guide to ATM Switches and IP Routers
The effective design of high-speed, reliable switching systems is essential for moving the huge volumes of traffic and multimedia over modern communications networks. This book explains all the main packet-switching architectures, including all theoretical and practical topics relevant to the design and management of high-speed networks. Delivering the most systematic coverage available of the subject, the authors interweave fundamental concepts with real-world applications and include engineering case studies from wireless and fiber-optic communications.
Market: Hardware and Software...
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18. | Rough Cuts  By: Matthew Gast Publisher: O'Reilly Media, Inc. Publication Date: 15-JUL-2013 Insert Date: 18-DEC-2012 | Overview: 802.11ac: A Survival Guide 802.11ac is the next jump in speed for Wi-Fi, offering an increase in speed to beyond 1 Gbps. This book describes the technology behind the latest generation of Wi-Fi, including new coding and channel layouts
for higher raw speed, as well as technology that underlies beamforming and multi-user MIMO for even greater efficiency....
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19. |  By: Jörg Rech Publisher: dpunkt Publication Date: 15-MAY-2012 Insert Date: 01-DEC-2012 Slots: 1.0 | Overview: Wireless LANs detaillierter und tiefgreifender Einblick in die WLAN-Technologie + praktische Umsetzung+ berücksichtigt neueste Entwicklungen und Standards (802.11ac-ad)+ für alle, die es genauer wissen möchten!
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20. |  Streaming Media with Peer-to-Peer Networks By: Martin Fleury; Nadia Qadri Publisher: IGI Global Publication Date: 31-MAY-2012 Insert Date: 28-NOV-2012 Slots: 1.0 | Overview: Streaming Media with Peer-to-Peer Networks The number of users who rely on the Internet to deliver multimedia content has grown significantly in recent years. As this consumer demand grows, so, too, does our dependency on a wireless and streaming infrastructure which delivers videos, podcasts, and other multimedia.Streaming Media with Peer-to-Peer Networks: Wireless Perspectives offers insights into current and future communication technologies for a converged Internet that promises soon to be dominated by multimedia applications, at least in terms of bandwidth consumption. The book will be of interest to industry managers, and will...
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