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Kwang-Cheng Chen, Ramjee Prasad "Cognitive Radio Networks"

English | ISBN: 0470696893 | 376 pages | PDF | 6 MB

Cognitive Radio Networks is an introductory-level text on the relatively new subject of cognitive radio. The book gives a basic overview of the technologies supporting cognitive radio, looking at various layers of the network protocol stack. It provides a background of advances in the field of cognitive radios and a new exploration of how these radios can work together as a network.

• One of the first books to provide a systematic description of cognitive radio networks

• Written by leading experts in the field

• Provides pervasive background knowledge including both wireless communications and wireless networks

• Full network stack investigation

The book follows a logical approach, starting from the physical layer and concluding with applications and general issues. It is unique in providing a brief but clear tutorial and reference to cognitive radio. Cognitive Radio Networks will be an essential text for new researchers getting started in the field of cognitive radio by providing a single reference, written at the appropriate level for newcomers as well as providing an encompassing text for those with more knowledge of the subject.