Author Description

[This book is] for undergraduate and graduate students in computer science and engineering. [The authors first give] a long history of the field [and then teach] the general principles of how wireless systems work and how mobility is supported. You'll gain clarity on the underlying infrastructure and the interactions that are needed among different functional components. You'll be encouraged to get a feel for system complexity by using ns, OPNET, or other stable simulators. What you won't get is overwhelmed by mathematical detail. Instead, you'll focus on qualitative descriptions and study just enough mathematics to help you appreciate its usefulness in wireless and mobile system applications. Other topics include: The potential use of satellite systems as the ultimate worldwide solution in the wireless world; How ad hoc and sensor networks are finding increasing use in military and commercial applications; How the introduction of the Bluetooth standard has revolutionized the field with easy replacement of connectors; Recent advances, with an emphasis on the research work being carried out in wireless and mobile computing area.-Back cover.