Networks

This unique book shows readers how to establish the performance characteristics of a LAN before putting it to use in a particular type of situation. Simulation of Local Area Networks consists of eight chapters, each with its own extensive list of references...

This book delivers a comprehensive overview of smart grid communications, discussing the latest advances in the technology, the related cyber security issues, and the best ways to manage user demand and pricing. Comprised of 16 chapters authored by world-renowned experts, this book considers the use..

This book provides a comprehensive treatment of software defined networking (SDN) suitable for new network managers and experienced network professionals. It explains the importance of virtualization; discusses SDN implementation and the impact on service providers, legacy networks, and network vend..

Multiple intelligent agent systems are commonly used in research requiring complex behavior. Synchronization control provides an advantage in solving the problem of multi-agent coordination. This book focuses on the use of synchronization control to coordinate the group behavior of multiple agents. ..

There are relatively few references in this volume. This occurs for two reasons. In the first place, the Federal government has sponsored most of the communication experiments in health care and many of the results are buried in government reports...

As the dividing line between traditional computing science and telecommunications quickly becomes blurred or disappears in today's rapidly changing environment, there is an increasing need for computer professionals to possess knowledge of telecommunications principles...

The exponential increase in mobile device users and high-bandwidth applications has pushed the current wireless networks to their capacity. To handle this spectacular growth, the development of improved wireless networks for the future has been of paramount importance. This book discusses the future..

This essential handbook for the data communications/network manager and planner covers a variety of data communication and IS topics. It addresses technical issues associated with local and wide area networking, purchasing communications services, supporting users, understanding the regulatory envir..

The Network Manager's Handbook is a one-of-a-kind resource featuring critical network technology assessments and career development advice from some of the most highly respected consultants and network managers in the field. This answer-filled compendium provides a rich blend of precise knowledge an..

This book explains the TV white space concept and looks at how these spaces can be used to bring new applications and uses to customers. The text provides an extensive survey of this new technology, exploring various application areas as well as open areas for research. In addition, it discusses bus..

This book explains the TV white space concept and looks at how these spaces can be used to bring new applications and uses to customers. The text provides an extensive survey of this new technology, exploring various application areas as well as open areas for research. In addition, it discusses bus..

This book focuses on the most critical technical aspects of vehicle-to-vehicle (V2V) and vehicle-to-infrastructure (V2I) communications including the smart city concept and architecture, wireless communication protocols, hardware design process for transceiver and antenna systems. next-generation wi..