Miao, Guowang,

Fundamentals of mobile data networks / Guowang Miao, Jens Zander, Ki Won Sung, and Slimane Ben Slimane. - 1 online resource (xvii, 304 pages) : digital, PDF file(s).

Title from publisher's bibliographic system (viewed on 08 Mar 2016).

Machine generated contents note: 1. Introduction; 2. Wireless network models; 3. Medium access control; 4. Scheduling; 5. Principles of cellular systems; 6. Transmitter power control; 7. Interference management; 8. Association and handover; 9. Energy-efficient design; 10. LTE; 11. Wireless infrastructure economics.

This unique text provides a comprehensive and systematic introduction to the theory and practice of mobile data networks. Covering basic design principles as well as analytical tools for network performance evaluation, and with a focus on system-level resource management, you will learn how state-of-the-art network design can enable you flexibly and efficiently to manage and trade-off various resources such as spectrum, energy, and infrastructure investments. Topics covered range from traditional elements such as medium access, cell deployment, capacity, handover, and interference management, to more recent cutting-edge topics such as heterogeneous networks, energy and cost-efficient network design, and a detailed introduction to LTE (4G). Numerous worked examples and exercises illustrate the key theoretical concepts and help you put your knowledge into practice, making this an essential resource whether you are a student, researcher, or practicing engineer.

9781316534298 (ebook)


Wireless communication systems.
Cell phone systems.
Data transmission systems.

TK5103.2 / .M49 2016

621.3845/6