Ad Hoc Mobile Wireless Networks: Principles, Protocols, and Applications (Sarkar, S. K. et al.; 2008) [Book Review]

Mobile wireless ad hoc networks (MANETs) are a rapidly evolving telecommunications technology. Their popularity is connected with their easy deployment and fast configuration. This book is targeted at a variety of readers with different levels of wireless network knowledge. Most of the presented material focuses on different layer protocols for ad hoc networks. It covers practical applications review and cross-layer design aspects, as well as quality of service (QoS), energy, and mobility issues. The book consists of ten chapters, and begins with a short introduction to wireless and ad hoc networks. Each chapter includes a short introduction in which the motivation can be found. At the end of each chapter, final conclusions are given that summarize the presented knowledge. In addition, extensive bibliography sections for deeper reading are attached to the end of each chapter. The book should be attractive to students and graduate students as well as lecturers and network engineers.