Giving a basic overview of the technologies supporting cognitiveradio this introductory-level text follows a logical approach,starting with the physical layer and concluding with applicationsand general issues. It provides a background to advances in thefield of cognitive radios and a new exploration of how these radioscan work together as a network.
Cognitive Radio Networks starts with an introduction tothe fundamentals of wireless communications, introducingtechnologies such as OFDM & MIMO. It moves onto cover softwaredefined radio and explores and contrasts wireless, cooperative andcognitive networks and communications. Spectrum sensing, mediumaccess control and network layer design are examined before thebook concludes by covering the topics of trusted cognitive radionetworks and spectrum management. Unique in providing a brief butclear tutorial and reference to cognitive radio networks this bookis a single reference, written at the appropriate level fornewcomers as well as providing an encompassing text for those withmore knowledge of the subject.
* One of the first books to provide a systematic description ofcognitive radio networks
* Provides pervasive background knowledge including both wirelesscommunications and wireless networks
* Written by leading experts in the field
* Full network stack investigation