The field of wireless networks is one of the fastest growing sectors in telecommunications and is an extremely fertile field for research. In fact, the evolution of wireless networks is progressing at a rapid pace, making them increasingly efficient and profitable.
This book thoroughly covers the wide range of alternative solutions offered by wireless technologies today. It refers to the central axes of the subject and serves as a comprehensive and integrated reference point for network engineers, researchers, and students at all levels of education.
The book covers, among other things, the following:
- It refers to issues that constitute the fundamental axes of wireless networks, such as the physical characteristics of electromagnetic spectrum propagation, multiple access and performance improvement techniques, and the concepts of cellular and ad hoc systems.
- It presents the old analog cellular systems (1st Generation, 1G), the architectures of 2nd Generation systems (2G), which support voice and data transmission and are widely used today, while also referring to the rapidly evolving world of 3rd Generation cellular networks (3G).
- It refers to the possible form of 4th Generation (4G) and beyond systems.
- It describes satellite systems, Fixed Wireless Access systems, Wireless Local Area Networks (WLAN), Wireless ATM systems, ad hoc systems, Personal Area Networks (PANs), and examines security issues.
- It covers simulation and modeling topics.