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Wireless Ad Hoc and Sensor Networks

A Cross-Layer Design Perspective

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  • Addresses the complex crosscutting issues of the emerging ad hoc and sensor network research field

  • ocus on cross-layer design approaches in ad hoc and sensor networks

  • Adopts an integrated approach to design and optimizing performance in both ad hoc and sensor networks

  • Proposes and develops a unified cross-layer optimization framework applicable to ad hoc and sensor networks

  • Goes beyond theoretical discussion to validate the benefits of the cross-layer design framework through case studies

  • Includes supplementary material: sn.pub/extras

Part of the book series: Signals and Communication Technology (SCT)

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Table of contents (13 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages I-XIV
  2. Ad Hoc and Sensor Networks: Opportunities and Challenges

  3. Layered Communication Approaches

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 5-5
    2. Physical Layer

      Pages 7-15
    3. Data Link Layer

      Pages 17-44
    4. Network Layer

      Pages 45-64
    5. Application Layer

      Pages 77-86
  4. Cross-Layer Approaches

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 87-87
    2. Cross-Layer Design

      Pages 89-99
  5. Case Studies

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 155-155
    2. UWB Ad Hoc Network

      Pages 189-216
  6. Back Matter

    Pages 243-266

About this book

Wireless Ad Hoc and Sensor Networks: A Cross-Layer Design Perspective deals with the emerging design trend that transcends traditional communication layers for performance gains in ad hoc and sensor networks. The author explores the current state of the art in cross-layer approaches for ad hoc and sensor networks, providing a comprehensive design resource.

The book offers a structured comparison and analysis of both layered and cross-layer design, providing readers with an overview of the many issues relating to ad hoc and sensor networks. The benefits of these cross-layer approaches are examined through three diverse case studies: a monitoring sensor network using Radio Frequency waves, an ad hoc network that uses Ultra Wide Band Radio, and an acoustic underwater sensor network for environmental monitoring.

Wireless Ad Hoc and Sensor Networks: A Cross-Layer Design Perspective is interdisciplinary in character, and should be of value to software engineers, hardware engineers, application developers, network protocol designers, graduate students, communication engineers, systems engineers, and university professors.

Keywords

  • Hardware
  • architecture
  • architectures
  • communication
  • monitor
  • network protocol
  • optimization
  • performance

Authors and Affiliations

  • University College Dublin, Dublin, Ireland

    Raja Jurdak

Bibliographic Information

Buying options

eBook USD 109.00
Price excludes VAT (USA)
  • ISBN: 978-0-387-39023-9
  • Instant PDF download
  • Readable on all devices
  • Own it forever
  • Exclusive offer for individuals only
  • Tax calculation will be finalised during checkout
Softcover Book USD 149.99
Price excludes VAT (USA)
Hardcover Book USD 179.99
Price excludes VAT (USA)