Mobile Ad Hoc Networking

Publisher Comments:This book is unique in first addressing ad hoc networking in a comprehensive manner, covering all of its aspects and providing up to date information. The material included in the book will be carefully screened for quality and relevance. Each chapter will be prepared and reviewed by experts in the topic. All of the editors are deeply involved in this field and they are uniquely positioned to secure the best contributors and the necessary reviewers (from both industry and academia) for their chapters. This book is extremely timely as it catches this wave at a time when ad hoc architectures are becoming a reality which will greatly benefit the marketing and sales of the book "Ah hoc Networking is intended for researchers and graduate students in computer science and electrical engineering, and researchers and developers in the telecommunications industry. It is written to appeal equally to people who are interested in specific aspects of ad hoc networking that are complementary to their research, as it is to people that want a general overview of this cutting-edge field.Book News Annotation:To create a guide to the rapidly evolving technology of mobile ad hoc networking, the editors asked experts to address various aspects of research and development in that field. The topics include off-the-shelf enablers, IEEE 802.11, Bluetooth technology, routing approaches, and security in ad hoc networking. Reflecting the layered model used in mobile ad hoc networking, the chapter subjects are cross-layered, addressing functions that are implemented by combining mechanisms belonging to different layers.Annotation c2004 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)Synopsis:From physical issues up to applications aspects, "Mobile Ad Hoc Networking" comprehensively covers all areas of the technology, including protocols and models, with an emphasis on the most current research and development in the rapidly growing area of ad hoc networks. All material has been carefully screened for quality and relevance and reviewed by the most renowned and involved experts in the field. Explores the most recent research and development in the rapidly growing area of ad hoc networks. Includes coverage of ad hoc networking trends, possible architectures, and the advantages/limits for future commercial, social, and educational applications. Ad hoc networks have been an intense area of research and development but many products that fully utilize this technology are only now being widely deployed throughout the world. Current trends, architectures, and applications of mobile ad hoc networking Mobile ad hoc networking is one of the more innovative and challenging areas of wireless networking, one which promises to become increasingly present in our lives. Consisting of devices that are autonomously self-organizing in networks, ad hoc networks offer a large degree of freedom at a lower cost than other networking solutions. Assimilating the most up-to-date information on research and development activities in this rapidly growing area, Mobile Ad Hoc Networking covers physical, data link, network, and transport layers, as well as application, security, simulation, and power management issues in sensor, local area, personal, and mobile ad hoc networks. Each of the book’s sixteen chapters has been written by a top expert and discusses in-depth the most important topics in the field, including: The historical evolution of mobile ad hoc networking Off-the-shelf enablers of ad hoc networks IEEE 802.11 in ad hoc networks Bluetooth networks Antenna beamforming, power control, and topology control Routing technology Location discovery Energy-efficient communication in ad hoc wireless networks Security Self-organized and cooperative ad hoc networks Algorithmic challenges in ad hoc networking Mobile Ad Hoc Networking is an excellent reference and guide for professionals seeking an in-depth examination of topics that also provides a comprehensive overview of the current state-of-the-art. Team DDU......Page 1 CONTENTS......Page 8 Contributors......Page 10 Preface......Page 18 1 Mobile Ad-Hoc Networking with a View of 4G Wireless:......Page 20 2 Off-the-Shelf Enables of Ad Hoc Networks......Page 66 3 IEEE 802.11 in Ad Hoc Networks: Protocols, Performance and Open Issues......Page 88 4 Scatternet Formation in Bluetooth Networks......Page 136 5 Antenna Beamforming and Power Control for Ad Hoc Networks......Page 158 6 Topology Control in Wireless Ad Hoc Networks......Page 194 7 Broadcasting and Activity Scheduling in Ad Hoc Networks......Page 224 8 Location Discovery......Page 250 9 Mobile Ad Hoc Networks (MANETs): Routing Technology for Dynamic, Wireless Networking......Page 274 10 Routing Approaches in Mobile Ad Hoc Networks......Page 294 11 Energy-Efficient Communication in Ad Hoc Wireless Networks......Page 320 12 Ad Hoc Networks Security......Page 348 13 Self-Organized and Cooperative Ad Hoc Networking......Page 374 14 Simulation and Modeling of Wireless, Mobile, and Ad Hoc Networks......Page 392 15 Modeling Cross-Layering Interaction Using Inverse Optimization......Page 430 16 Algorithmic Challenges in Ad Hoc Networks......Page 446 Index......Page 466 About the Editors......Page 478 From physical issues up to applications aspects, Mobile Ad Hoc Networking comprehensively covers all areas of the technology, including protocols and models, with an emphasis on the most current research and development in the rapidly growing area of ad hoc networks. All material has been carefully screened for quality and relevance and reviewed by the most renowned and involved experts in the field.

• Explores the most recent research and development in the rapidly growing area of ad hoc networks.
• Includes coverage of ad hoc networking trends, possible architectures, and the advantages/limits for future commercial, social, and educational applications.
• Ad hoc networks have been an intense area of research and development but many products that fully utilize this technology are only now being widely deployed throughout the world.

"Assimilating the most up-to-date information on research and development activities in this rapidly growing area, Mobile Ad Hoc Networking covers physical, data link, network, and transport layers, as well as application, security, simulation, and power management issues in sensor, local area, personal, and mobile ad hoc networks. Each of the book's sixteen chapters has been written by a top expert and discusses in-depth the most important topics in the field. Mobile Ad Hoc Networking is an excellent reference and guide for professionals seeking an in-depth examination of topics that also provides a comprehensive overview of the current state-of-the-art." --Book Jacket From physical issues up to applications aspects, 'Ah Hoc Networking' comprehensively covers all areas of the technology, including protocols and models, with an emphasis on up-to-date research and development in this rapidly developing field