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CloudComputing and SoftwareServicesTheory andTechniquesEdited by

Syed A. AhsonMicrosoft Corporation, Bellevue, Washington, USA

Mohammad IlyasFlorida Atlantic University, Boca Raton, USA

Thanks to its inherent resilience to failure andthe increasing availability of open-source cloudinfrastructure software and virtualization soft-ware stacks, services delivered from the cloudhave expanded past web applications to includestorage, raw computing, and access to special-ized services. Whether you’re already in the cloud, or deter-mining whether or not it makes sense for yourorganization, this book provides the technicalunderstanding needed to develop and maintainstate-of-the-art cloud computing and softwareservices. From basic concepts and recentresearch findings to future directions, it gathersthe insight of 50 experts from around the worldto present the most up-to-date global perspec-tive on the broad range of technical topics relat-ed to cloud computing and Software as a Service(SaaS).

Features:

• Reviews real cases and applications of cloudcomputing

• Discusses the infrastructure cloud and Infrastructure as a Service

• Considers the cloud and data- and compute-intensive environments

• Looks at security and reliability in the cloud

Witten in a manner that makes this complexsubject easy to understand, this is the ideal one-stop reference on Cloud computing. Itscomprehensive coverage supplies you with theup-to-date understanding of cloud computingtechnologies and trends in parallel computingneeded to establish and maintain effective andefficient computing and software services.

Catalog no. K10175, July 2010, 464 pp.ISBN: 978-1-4398-0315-8, $99.95 / £63.99

Security ofMobileCommunicationsNoureddine BoudrigaUniversity of the 7th ofNovember at Carthage, Tunisia

Providing technicians anddesigners with a critical andcomprehensive resource,Security of Mobile Com-munications brings together the policies, prac-tices, and guidelines needed to identify andaddress the security issues related to wireless sen-sor networks, satellite services, mobile e-services,and inter-system roaming and interconnectingsystems. It details the major mobile standards forsecuring mobile communications and examinesarchitectures that provide data confidentiality,authentication, integrity, and privacy in variouswireless environments.

Features:

• Provides an analysis of the typical attacks andviruses that must be protected against

• Reviews the mechanisms and standardsimplemented by GSM, 3G, WLAN, and adhoc networks

• Explores security features related to IP mobili-ty, mobile payments, multimedia applica-tions, VoIP, and SIM-like cards

Professor Noureddine Boudriga, an internation-ally recognized authority, goes beyond analysis,standards, and guidelines to define the roles andresponsibilities that network operators, serviceproviders, and even customers need to fulfill toensure our mobile communications are as secureas they are prolific.

Contents:

Basic Techniques for Mobile Communicationsand Security. Attack and Protection Techniquesin Mobile Communication Networks. Securityof Network-Based Services in MobileCommunications. Protection Techniques forMobile Applications.

Catalog no. AU7941, January 2010, 630 pp.ISBN: 978-0-8493-7941-3, $99.95 / £60.99



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HSDPA/HSUPA HandbookEdited by

Borko FurhtFlorida Atlantic University, Boca Raton, USA


High–Speed Downlink Packet Access (HSDPA) isa 3G mobile telephony communications proto-col in the High-Speed Packet Access (HSPA) fam-ily that allows networks based on UniversalMobile Telecommunications System to achievehigher data transfer speeds and capacities. Thishandbook provides technical information on allaspects of HSDPA/HSUPA. The topics coveredrange from basic concepts to research gradematerial, including future directions. This book isa valuable resource for those working on wirelesscommunications networks.

Features:

• Provides technical information on all aspectsof HSDPA/HSUPA

• Covers basic concepts, research grade material, and future directions

• Investigates the relationship betweenHSDPA/HSUPA and UMTS

• Explores migration issues associated withHSPA

• Describes the benefits of HSPA and its technical enhancements

• Explains packet flows in HSDPA

Contents:

TD-SCDMA HSDPA/HSUPA: Principles,Technologies and Performance. Multi-userExtensions to MIMO HSDPA. AdvancedReceivers for MIMO HSDPA. InterferenceCancellation in HSDPA Terminals. PacketScheduling Principles and Algorithms forDownlink. Packet Scheduling and BufferManagement in HSDPA. HSPA Radio AccessNetwork Design. Automated Optimization inHSDPA Radio Network Planning. HSPATransport Network Layer Congestion Control.Performance Evaluation of HSDPA/HSUPASystems. MIMO HSDPA ThroughputMeasurement Results. HSDPA Indoor Planning.Dimensioning HSPA Networks: Principles,Methodology, and Applications. Glossary.

Catalog no. AU7863, August 2010, c. 444 pp.ISBN: 978-1-4200-7863-3, $99.95 / £63.99

Long TermEvolution3GPP LTE Radio andCellular TechnologyEdited by

Borko FurhtFlorida Atlantic University,Boca Raton, USA

Syed A. AhsonMicrosoft Corporation, Bellevue,Washington, USA

With coverage ranging from basic concepts to cur-rent research, this comprehensive reference con-tains technical information about all aspects of3GPP LTE. It details low chip rate, high-speeddownlink/uplink packet access (HSxPA)/TDSCD-MA EV 1x, LTE TDD, and 3G TDD. It introducesnew technologies and covers methodologies tostudy the performance of frequency allocationschemes. The authors also discuss the proposed architectureof Mobile IPRR and distributed dynamic architec-ture in wireless communication, covering per-formance evaluation of the TD-SCDMA LTESystem. Authored by international experts in thefield, this practical, extremely valuable guideaddresses emerging, current, and future technolo-gies associated with LTE and its future direction.

Contents:

Evolution from TD-SCDMA to FuTURE. Radio-Interface Physical Layer. Architecture andProtocol Support for Radio ResourceManagement. MIMO OFDM Schemes for 3GPPLTE. Single-Carrier Transmission for UTRA LTEUplink. Cooperative Transmission Schemes.Multihop Extensions to Cellular Networks. UserPlane Protocol Design for LTE System withDecode-Forward Type of Relay. Radio AccessNetwork VoIP Optimization and Performanceon 3GPP HSPA/LTE. Early Real-TimeExperiments and Field Trial Measurements with3GPP-LTE Air Interface Implemented onReconfigurable Hardware Platform. MeasuringPerformance of 3GPP LTE Terminals and SmallBase Stations in Reverberation Chambers.

Catalog no. AU7210, 2009, 488 pp.ISBN: 978-1-4200-7210-5, $99.95 / £60.99



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Product ReleasePlanningMethods, Tools and ApplicationsGünther RuheUniversity of Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Authored by a renownedexpert, this book presents methods and tools forapplying sound planning to product develop-ment and product management. It covers thedifferent aspects of supporting product releasedecisions, including foundations, methods,tools, and applications. From technology andmarket needs to product planning and develop-ment projects, it provides a guided tour throughthe methodology and use of release planning. The book studies three fundamental classes ofproblems: prioritization of features, productrelease planning on a strategic level, and releaseplanning on an operational level. It presents anddiscusses tool support for all the methods cov-ered. Complete with case studies and applica-tion scenarios that illustrate the proposed meth-ods, the text supplies trial accounts for the twomost important decision tools for prioritizationand product release planning.

Features:

• Defines release planning, highlights itsimportance, and dispels misconceptions

• Presents in-depth modeling options relatedto business, resource, risk, and technologicalconstraints

• Provides a highly flexible method for conducting systematic release planning

• Explains how to start the process of productrelease planning

• Covers release planning software such asVeryBestChoiceLight, ReleasePlanner™, andRASORP

• Includes public logins to two web-basedtools

Catalog no. 2620, June 2010, 339 pp.ISBN: 978-0-8493-2620-2, $89.95 / £57.99

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UnderwaterAcoustic SensorNetworksEdited by

Yang XiaoThe University of Alabama,Tuscaloosa, USA

A detailed review of under-water channel characteristics, this book investi-gates the fundamental aspects of underwatercommunication. Prominent researchers fromaround the world consider contemporary chal-lenges in the development of underwateracoustic sensor networks (UW-ASNs) and intro-duce a cross-layer approach for effective integra-tion of all communication functionalities. Discussing architectures for two- and three-dimensional sensor networks, this authoritativeresource clearly delineates the main differencesbetween terrestrial and underwater sensor net-works—covering the wide range of topics relat-ed to UW-ASNs. It examines efficient distributedrouting algorithms for delay-insensitive anddelay-sensitive applications and introduces arealistic acoustic model characterized by chan-nel utilization efficiency that enables proper set-ting of the optimal packet size for underwatercommunication.

Features:

• Provides efficient sensor communication protocols for the underwater environment

• Addresses the topology control problem forsparse and dense 3D networks

• Presents a novel distributed MAC protocolthat incorporates a unique closed-loop distributed algorithm for setting the optimaltransmit power and code length

The book includes coverage of routing, fault tol-erance, time synchronization, optimal cluster-ing, medium access control, software, hardware,and channel modeling. Exploring the need todesign an energy-efficient cross-layer protocolsuite, this resource provides the understandingrequired to achieve high-performance channelaccess, routing, event transport reliability, anddata flow control with underwater acoustic sen-sors.

Catalog no. AU6711, May 2010, 349 pp.ISBN: 978-1-4200-6711-8, $89.95 / £57.99





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TransmissionTechniques forEmergentMulticast andBroadcastSystemsMario Marques da Silva,Americo Correia, Rui Dinis, Nuno Suoto,and Joao Carlos SilvaInstituto de Telecomunicações, Lisboa, Portugal

Describing efficient transmission schemes forbroadband wireless systems, this book examinesadvances in transmission techniques and receiv-er designs capable of supporting the emergentwireless needs for multimedia broadcast andmulticast service (MBMS) requirements. It sum-marizes the research and development takingplace in wireless communications for multime-dia MBMS and addresses the means toimproved spectral efficiency to allow forincreased user bit rate, as well as increasedcapacity of the digital cellular radio network.

Features:

• Reports on important enhancements, including transmission techniques, receiverdesigns, and multi-resolution schemes formodern broadband wireless systems

• Covers key aspects in the development ofemergent services to support the requirements of new services

• Discusses the transition from Wideband CodeDivision Multiple Access (WCDMA) to blocktransmission techniques

• Considers advanced receivers such as iterative (turbo) equalization schemes forthese techniques

The text highlights essential requirements fornew services, providing a clear understanding ofthe corresponding fundamentals and theoryneeded to fulfill such requirements. Althoughthe schemes and transmission and detectiontechniques presented are applicable to a widerange of digital communication systems, includ-ing wireless, cellular, and satellite, the text main-tains a focus on multimedia services using multi-cast and broadcast techniques.

Catalog no. K10817, June 2010, 309 pp.ISBN: 978-1-4398-1593-9, $119.95 / £76.99

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Wireless SensorNetworksPrinciples andPractice

Fei HuUniversity of Alabama,Tuscaloosa, USA

Xiaojun CaoGeorgia State University, Atlanta, Georgia, USA

Capable of providing a high order of spatial andeffective resolution for an ever-increasing num-ber of applications, wireless sensor networks(WSNs) still pose some unresolved challengesand optimization problems in the design of net-work architectures, protocols, and algorithms. Written by award-winning engineers whoseresearch has been sponsored by the U.S.National Science Foundation, IBM, and Cisco'sUniversity Research Program, Wireless SensorNetworks: Principles and Practice addresseseverything product developers and techniciansneed to know to navigate the field. It providesan all-inclusive examination of the major WSNtechnology, standards, and current applicationtopics. Using straightforward language, the text makescomplex concepts and processes easy to under-stand. It covers hardware design, mediumaccess control, routing schemes, transport pro-tocols, OS support, middleware, data manage-ment, localization, synchronization, security,actuator/underwater/video sensor networking,power control, sensor simulations, and emerg-ing research. This authoritative resource includesa wealth of exercises, end-of-chapter reviews,detailed case studies, and practical sensor net-work design cases that touch on medical appli-cations.Complete with lab exercises that illustrate howto apply concepts to the development andapplication of WSNs, this book spells out thesteps of design and implementation needed toaddress real-world challenges and optimizationproblems.




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Cognitive Radio NetworksArchitectures,Protocols, andStandardsEdited by

Yan ZhangSimula Research Laboratory,Lysaker, Norway

Jun ZhengUniversity of Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

Hsiao-Hwa ChenNational Cheng Kung University, Taiwan

While still in the early stages of research anddevelopment, cognitive radio is a highly promis-ing communications paradigm with the abilityto effectively address the spectrum insufficiencyproblem. Written by those pioneering the field,Cognitive Radio Networks: Architectures,Protocols, and Standards offers a complete viewof cognitive radio—including introductory con-cepts, fundamental techniques, regulations,standards, system implementations, and recentdevelopments. From the physical layer to protocol layer, world-class editors provide comprehensive technicaland regulatory guidance across cognitive radio,dynamic spectrum access, and cognitive wirelessnetworks. The book examines routing, MediumAccess Control (MAC), cooperation schemes,resource management, mobility, and game the-ory approach. Organized into three sections for ease of reference:

• Part I introduces and addresses the issues inthe physical layer, including sensing, capacity, and power control

• Part II examines issues in the protocol layersand supplies practical solutions

• Part III explores applications, including cognitive radio systems

Complete with illustrative figures that allow forcomplete cross-referencing, this book providesreaders with the understanding of the funda-mental concepts, principles, and framework ofcognitive wireless systems needed to initiate thedevelopment of future-generation wireless sys-tems and networks.


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OverlayNetworksToward InformationNetworking

Sasu TarkomaHelsinki University of Technology,Espoo, Finland

Examining what they are and what kind of struc-tures they require, this text covers the key struc-tures, protocols, and algorithms used in overlaynetworks. It reviews the current state of applica-tions, decentralized overlays, security, informa-tion routing, and information forwarding. Thebook provides readers with an overview of net-working technologies, the TCP/IP protocol suite,and networking basics. It also examines:

• The foundations of structured overlays • Unstructured P2P overlay networks • Graph-based algorithms for information dissemination and probabilistic algorithms

• Content-centric routing and a number ofprotocols and algorithms

• Security challenges of P2P and overlay technologies—providing solutions for thesemitigating risks

Written by a university professor who is also asenior member of the Nokia research staff, thisauthoritative reference covers advanced issuesconcerning performance and scalability. It high-lights recent developments and discusses specif-ic algorithms, including BitTorrent, Coolstream,BitOs, Chord, Content Addressable Network,Content Delivery Networks, Overlay multicast,and Peer-to-Peer SIP. Covering a number of frequently-used proba-bilistic techniques and projections for futuretrends, the text provides the tools and under-standing needed to create deployable solutionsfor processing and distributing the vast amountsof data that modern networks demand.

Catalog no. K10708, February 2010, 260 pp.ISBN: 978-1-4398-1371-3, $99.95 / £60.99





Applied Aspectsof OpticalCommunicationand LIDARNathan Blaunstein,Shlomi Arnon, NatanKopeika, and ArkadiZilbermanBen-Gurion University of theNegev, Beer Sheva, Israel

Exploring the practical aspects of atmosphericoptical communication and light detection andranging (LIDAR), this reference details the role ofatmospheric structures in propagation phenom-ena that influence the transmission of opticalsignals through perturbed atmospheric commu-nication channels. It examines numerous situa-tions in over-the-terrain atmospheric communi-cation channels, including the effects of naturalphenomena and the corresponding features(turbulences and hydrometeors) on optical raypropagation. Bridging the gap between the parameters ofoptical communication links and signal informa-tion data streams, this concise referenceaddresses line-of-sight as well as obstructivenon-line-of-sight propagation conditions. It also:

• Details the main characteristics of opticalcommunication channels

• Introduces the quasi-regular gaseous atmosphere

• Describes numerous situations in the atmospheric communication channel

• Explains the main characteristics of opticalcommunication channels

Complete with parameters for information datastreams, the text also provides time-saving sug-gestions for determining which optical deviceswill work best for minimizing the deleteriouseffects of natural atmospheric phenomena.Whether you’re a researcher, an engineer, or stu-dent—this book provides you with the practicalunderstanding required to use LIDAR to investi-gate all forms of atmospheric phenomena andto learn how to accurately predict primaryparameters of atmospheric optical channels.


IP Communicationsand Services for NGNJohnson I. AgbinyaICT, Sydney, Australia

Rapid deployment andacceptance of broadbandnetworks, including the802.11 a/b/g, 3G cellular networks, WiMAX,and emerging 4G cellular IP networks, havesparked a growing reliance on voice over IP andthe quickly emerging IP TV and Mobile TV.Providing the necessary background and techni-cal understanding to stay abreast and evenahead of the IP trend, IP Communications andServices for NGN explores IP development forthe delivery of next generation mobile services. Packed with detailed illustrations, the text exam-ines the primary IP protocols (IPv4 and IPv6),real-time protocols, and three major IP services(VoIP, IPTV, and Mobile TV). It clearly explainsthe different architectures of fixed, mobile, andwireless networks along with the major advan-tages and disadvantages of each. It includes cov-erage of:

• The VoIP Market • SCTP and Vertical Handoff • RSVP: Resource Reservation Protocol • MPLS: MultiProtocol Label Switching • SIP: Session Initiation Protocol • IMS: IP Multimedia Subsystem • RTSP: Real-Time Streaming Protocol • RTP: Real-Time Transport Protocol • IPTV System Architectures and IPTV SystemDescriptions

With a detailed listing of commonly usedacronyms, along with a clear description of therole IP is likely to play in the development ofnext generation mobile services, this book pro-vides the ideal starting point for developing theunderstanding required to deploy, train, and useIP services.




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Advances inNetworkManagementJianguo DingNorwegian University of Science& Technology (NTNU),Trondheim, Norway

"The author raises essentialissues at stake and brings thenecessary expertise and experience identifying thechallenges and proposing recommendations ofgreat value…"

—Latif Ladid, IPv6 Forum President

Improvements in the development of self-man-aging systems have become a cost-saving prior-ity for corporations and an issue of strategicimportance for many economies. Advances inNetwork Management provides the insight of arecognized expert into the fundamental con-cepts and contemporary challenges in networkmanagement. From basic concepts to research-level material, it details the evolution of networkmanagement solutions in network managementparadigms, protocols, and techniques. It alsoaddresses dependencies between network man-agement and application-level service manage-ment. This forward-looking resource investigatesadvanced networks and network services includ-ing—autonomic computing, context-aware sys-tems management, and automatic techniquesaiming at self-management (self-configuration,self-healing, self-optimization, and self-protec-tion). With its breadth and depth of coverage intheoretical, technical, and research topics, thisbook provides time-tested guidance for dealingwith the growing complexity of network servic-es while improving cost efficiencies in your ITdepartment.


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Thin AirHow WirelessTechnology SupportsLean Initiatives

Dann Anthony MaurnoSalem, Massachusetts, USA

Louis SiricoSan Jose, California, USA

“A must read for executives looking to optimize per-formance while automating traceability in out-sourced supplier networks.”—Raj Saksena, President and CEO, Omnitrol Networks

Inc.

“… clearly explains how wireless solutions can offersophisticated asset management applications,impact patient flow, and increase staff efficiencythereby playing a major role in helping healthcareadministrators improve efficiency … .”

—Jason Howe, CEO, Awarepoint

Highlighting wireless as a powerful and inher-ently Lean tool, this book proposes practices andparadigms to help you integrate wireless tech-nology for virtually effortless process improve-ments. It discusses the application of a widerange of wireless technologies, including RFID,wireless sensor networks, real-time location sys-tems, and global positioning systems. The textaddresses the modernization of infrastructure,elimination of costly hardware and redundantequipment, the facilitation of e-Kanban, and theprovision of real-time visibility into any opera-tion. The book contains a strong healthcarecomponent with a case study on Mercy MedicalCenter that appears throughout the text. Drawing on success stories from dozens of com-panies, including American Apparel, the USPostal Service, Ford, Boeing, and Motorola, thiscomplete resource also provides access to a LeanWireless ROI Calculator you can use to input val-ues unique to your company’s operations andcalculate estimated savings in labor and excesscapacity.

Catalog no. K10242, April 2010, 251 pp.ISBN: 978-1-4398-0439-1, $59.95 / £38.99





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OrthogonalFrequencyDivisionMultiple AccessFundamentalsand ApplicationsEdited by

Tao JiangHuazhong University of Science and Technology, Hubei,Peoples Republic of China

Lingyang SongPeking University, Beijing, Peoples Republic of China

Yan ZhangSimula Research Laboratory, Lysaker, Norway

Supported by the expert-level advice of pioneer-ing researchers, Orthogonal Frequency DivisionMultiple Access Fundamentals and Applicationsprovides a comprehensive and accessible intro-duction to the foundations and applications ofone of the most promising access technologiesfor current and future wireless networks. Itincludes authoritative coverage of the history,fundamental principles, key techniques, and crit-ical design issues of OFDM systems. Covering various techniques of effectiveresource management for OFDM/OFDMA-based wireless communication systems, this cut-ting-edge reference:

• Addresses open problems and suppliespossible solutions

• Provides a concise overview of key techniquesfor adaptive modulation

• Investigates radio channel modeling in OFDMA-based wireless communication systems

• Details detection strategies of frequency-domain equalization for broadband communications

• Introduces a novel combination of OFDMand the orbital angular momentum of theelectromagnetic field to improve performance

• Contains extensive treatment of adaptiveMIMO beamforming suitable for multiuseraccess

This valuable resource supplies readers with amacro-level understanding of OFDMA and itskey issues, while providing a systematic manualfor those whose work is directly related to prac-tical OFDMA and other multiuser communica-tion systems projects.

Catalog no. AU8824, April 2010, 660 pp.ISBN: 978-1-4200-8824-3, $89.95 / £57.99

ContemporaryCodingTechniques andApplications forMobileCommunicationsOsman Nuri UcanIstanbul University, Turkey

Onur OsmanIstanbul Commerce University, Turkey

Modern error control coding methods based onturbo coding have essentially solved the prob-lem of reliable data communications over noisychannels. Contemporary Coding Techniquesand Applications for Mobile Communicationsprovides a clear, comprehensive, and practicalgrounding on the subject matter. It presents anoverview of communication systems and exam-ines the fundamentals, theory, application ofcontemporary coding techniques, and applica-tions to mobile communications. Written from the perspective that error controlcoding techniques will facilitate future digitaldata links, the book provides in-depth coverageof modulation techniques, multiplexing, chan-nel models, MIMO systems, fundamental codingtechniques, trellis coding modulation, turbocodes, and multilevel turbo codes. The first partof the text presents fundamental information onmodulation, multiplexing, channel models, andtraditional coding methods. The second partexplains advanced coding techniques, providessimulation results, and compares them withrelated methods.

Features:

• Describes contemporary coding techniquesthat will be increasingly applied in 3G mobileGSM communications

• Examines turbo coding and related topicsthat will play an important role in futurewireless networks

• Details effective image transmission techniques with step-by-step guidelines

• Highlights novel coding algorithms




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Optical WirelessCommunicationsIR for WirelessConnectivity

Roberto Ramirez-IniguezGlasgow Caledonian University,Scotland

Sevia M. IdrusUniversiti Teknologi Malaysia,Skudai Johor

Ziran SunNewbury, UK

Interest in infrared (IR) technology as a mediumto convey information continues to grow con-siderably. This is reflected by the increasingnumber of mobile devices that incorporate opti-cal wireless transceivers and by the increasingnumber of optical wireless links available forindoor and outdoor use. The popularity of IR isbased on the advantages it has over radioincluding unregulated bandwidth, immunity toradio interference, and inherent security.

Optical Wireless Communications examinessome of the most important features of opticalwireless communication systems. It considersthe benefits and limitations of IR as a mediumconveying information wirelessly and comparesthe advantages and disadvantages of infrared tomicrowave and other radio systems.

The book details the evolution of IR communi-cation systems and describes atmospheric andother types of data transmission limitations. Itpresents design fundamentals of optical concen-trators, as well as a review of some of the mostimportant receiver optical front-ends (contain-ing imaging or non-imaging concentrators andoptical filters), including an explanation of thedifferent sources of infrared noise and an intro-duction to eye safety.

The text also describes optical wireless transmit-ter and receiver design issues, typical modula-tion, coding, and multiple access techniques,and introduces IrDA protocols and wireless IRnetworking.


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Optical FiberCommunicationsSystemsTheory and Practicewith MATLAB® andSimulink® Models

Le Nguyen BinhMonash University, Victoria, Australia

Carefully structured to provide practical knowl-edge of the fundamental issues, Optical FiberCommunications Systems: Theory and Practicewith MATLAB® and Simulink® Models exploresadvanced modulation and transmission tech-niques of lightwave communication systems.With coverage ranging from fundamental tomodern aspects, it presents optical communica-tion techniques and applications, employing sin-gle mode optical fibers as the transmission medi-um. Complete with MATLAB® and Simulink® modelsthat illustrate methods, the book supplies adeeper understanding of future development ofoptical systems and networks. It begins with anoverview of the development of optical fibercommunications technology over the last threedecades of the 20th century.The author describes the optical transmitters fordirect and external modulation technique anddiscusses the detection of optical signals underdirect coherent and incoherent reception. It alsocovers lumped erbium-doped and distributedRoman optical amplifiers with extensive modelsfor the amplification of signals and structuringthe amplifiers on the Simulink platform. The text outlines a design strategy for opticallyamplified transmission systems coupled withMATLAB and Simulink models, including disper-sion and attenuation budget methodology andsimulation techniques. It concludes with cover-age of advanced modulation formats for longhaul optical fiber transmission systems withaccompanied Simulink models.

Catalog no. K10309, April 2010, 560 pp.ISBN: 978-1-4398-0620-3, $119.95 / £46.99





CooperativeWirelessCommunicationsEdited by


Hsiao-Hwa ChenNational Cheng Kung University,Taiwan

Mohsen GuizaniWestern Michigan University, Kalamazoo, USA

Considering the wide range of applications,strategies, and benefits associated with coopera-tive wireless communications, researchers andproduct developers need a succinct understand-ing of relevant theory, fundamentals, and tech-niques to navigate this challenging field. Thiscomprehensive reference provides just that. The book contains useful background to devel-op and implement cooperative mechanisms forinfrastructure-based wireless systems and self-organizing multi-hop wireless networks (e.g., adhoc, mesh, peer-to-peer, and sensor networks).It introduces key cooperative strategies anddetails recent improvements to a variety ofcooperative mechanisms and frameworks appli-cable in diverse scenarios. Addressing funda-mentals and techniques, this invaluable refer-ence:

• Offers comprehensive guidance on technical,practical, and deployment aspects of cooperative strategies and IEEE standardspecifications

• Explores key challenges and solutions in 3G,B3G, 4G WiMAX, and ad hoc, mesh, andsensor networks

• Covers cooperative diversity, virtual MIMO,cognitive radio networks, and resource andmobility management

• Discusses energy efficiency, relaying strategy,routing, MAC, topology control, and security

A distinct introduction to different cooperativemechanisms, cooperation frameworks in diversescenarios, and recent improvements to wirelessnetwork performance, this one-stop referenceconsolidates the essential information and guid-ance that readers will need to resolve key chal-lenges in various protocol issues from a cooper-ation perspective.


MillimeterWaveTechnology inWireless PAN,LAN, and MANEdited by

Shao-Qiu XiaoUniversity of Electronic Scienceand Technology of China

Ming-Tuo ZhouNational Institute of Information and CommunicationsTechnology, Singapore

Driven by the demand for high data rates, mil-limeter wave technologies with broad band-width are being explored in high-speed wirelesscommunications. These technologies includegigabit wireless personal area networks, high-speed wireless local area networks, and high-speed wireless metropolitan area networks.

As a result, standard organizations are activelycalling for specifications of millimeter waveapplications in the above wireless systems.Providing the guidance needed to help you nav-igate through these technologies, MillimeterWave Technology in Wireless PAN, LAN, andMAN covers the fundamental concepts, recentadvances, and the potential that millimeterwave technologies offer with respect to circuitsdesign, system architecture, protocol develop-ment, and standardization activities.

The book presents essential challenges and solu-tions related to topics that include millimeterwave monolithic integrated circuit (MMIC),packaging technology of millimeter wave sys-tem and circuits, and millimeter wave channelmodels.

With numerous figures, tables and references,this text allows speedy access to the fundamen-tal problems, key challenges, open issues, futuredirections, and further readings on millimeterwave technologies in relation to WPAN, WLAN,and WMAN.




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Location BasedServicesHandbookApplications,Technologies, and SecurityEdited by



Meeting the demands of the rapid growth ofwireless Internet subscribers and the develop-ment of the world Location-Based Services mar-ket, this volume introduces and discusses variouslocation-based applications, including buddyfinder and proximity and security services.Written by experts from across the globe, thearticles in each of the sections range from basicconcepts to research grade material and includediscussions of future directions. An extensivebibliography is also included in each chapter.

Features:

• Provides technical information on all aspectsof Location-Based Services

• Includes the work of experts in the field from around the world

• Covers applications, technologies, and security

Contents Include:

APPLICATIONS. Converged services. LocationAware Messaging. Peer-to-Peer Location-BasedInstant Messaging service. Location-awarePush-to-Talk cover Cellular. Bringing Locationbased services to IP Multimedia Subsystem.Mobile User Positioning in GSM/UMTS CellularNetworks. TECHNOLOGIES. Cell Identification.Observed Time Difference of Arrival. NetworkMulti-path Analysis. Assisted GPS. MobileLocation Protocol over HTTP. Middleware technologies. Content Quality in Location-based Services. Mobile Positioning Algorithms.SECURITY. Privacy Concerns for Location BasedServices. Security of location information.Preserving Location Privacy to Peer-to-PeerEnvironments. Social, ethical and legal implica-tions. Location-Based Services and NationalSecurity.

Catalog no. 71963, August 2010, c. 316 pp.ISBN: 978-1-4200-7196-2, $99.95 / £63.99

VehicularNetworksTechniques,Standards, andApplicationsEdited by

Hassnaa MoustafaFrance Telecom Research andDevelopment


Despite the current proliferation of conferencesto address the technical, policy, and economicchallenges associated with this technology,notably absent is a self-contained book that inte-grates and covers these topics in sufficient detail.Vehicular Networks: Techniques, Standards andApplications examines recent advances in theevolution of vehicular networks. A versatile text,it cross-references all key aspects, includingmedium access, scheduling, mobility, services,market introduction, and standard specifica-tions. This informative guide:

• Describes the roles of network operators, car manufacturers, service providers, andgovernmental authorities in the development of vehicular technology

• Illustrates the benefits and real-life applicationsof vehicular networks

• Analyzes possible business models for networkdeployment

• Examines potential services and possibledeployment architectures

• Explores the technical challenges of deployment, including use of MAC protocols,routing, data dissemination, dynamic IP autoconfiguration, mobility management,security, and driver/passenger privacy

Using simplified language, this book elucidatesthe distinct behavior and characteristics that distinguish vehicular networks from other typesof mobile networks. It is an invaluable resourcefor those working with or studying vehicular net-works and other wireless or mobile communica-tions systems.




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Nanotechnologyfor Telecom-municationsEdited by

Sohail Anwar,M. Yasin Akhtar Raja,Salahuddin Qazi, andMohammad Ilyas

Nanotechnology for Telecommunications pres-ents vital technical scientific information to helpreaders grasp issues and challenges associatedwith nanoscale telecommunication systemdevelopment and commercialization. It providestechnical information and research ideas regard-ing the use of nanotechnology in telecommuni-cations and information processing, reflectingthe continuing trend toward the use of opto-electronics. The book reviews a broad range ofthe nano concepts and their influence on everyaspect of telecommunications, including theirconsequent social implications. It describes the different levels of interconnec-tions in systems and details the standardizedassembly process for a broad specrum of micro-, nano-, bio-, fiber-optic, and optoelec-tronic components and functions. Describingcurrent and future developments that holdpromise for significant innovations in telecom-munications, this book provides a progressiveunderstanding of topics including:

• Background information on nanoscience and nanotechnology

• Specific applications of nanotechnology intelecommunications

• Nanostructured optoelectronic materials• MEMS, NEMS, and their applications in communication systems

• Quantum dot Cellular Automata (QCA) andits applications in telecommunication systems

• How nonohmic nonlinear behavior affectsboth digital and analog signal processing

• Concepts regarding quantum switching andits applications in quantum networks

Catalog no. 53256, June 2010, 453 pp.ISBN: 978-1-4200-5325-8, $99.95 / £63.99

MEMS andNanotechnology-Based Sensorsand Devices forCommunications,Medical andAerospaceApplicationsA.R. Jha, Ph.D.Jha Technical Consulting Service, Cerritos, California, USA

“This comprehensive book on MEMS and nanotech-nology (NT) provides a wide-lens perspective of thefield. … It contains a wealth of synergistic informa-tion and insights relating to the innovative field ofMEMS and NTs. … A.R. Jha, one of the most prolificwriters, covers a wide range of emerging technicalfields… ”

—Dr. Ashok K. Sinha, Retired Senior Vice President,Applied Materials, Inc.

This book explores the potential of using MEMSand NT in sensors and devices. It describes pack-aging details, materials and their properties, andfabrication requirements vital for design, devel-opment, and testing. The book encompassesvarious types of MEMS- and NT-based sensorsand devices, including micropumps, accelerom-eters, photonic bandgap devices, acoustic sen-sors, CNT-based transistors, photovoltaic cells,and smart sensors. It also discusses how thesesensors and devices are used in a number ofapplications, including weapons’ health, battle-field monitoring, cancer research, stealth tech-nology, chemical detection, and drug delivery.

Contents:

Highlights and Chronological DevelopmentalHistory of MEMS Devices InvolvingNanotechnology. Potential ActuationMechanisms, Their Performance Capabilities,and Applications. Latest and Unique Methodsfor Actuation. Packaging, Processing, andMaterial Requirements for MEMS Devices. RF-MEMS Switches Operating at Microwaveand mm-Wave Frequencies. RF/MicrowaveMEMS Phase Shifter. Applications ofMicropumps and Microfluidic. MiscellaneousMEMS/Nanotechnology Devices and Sensorsfor Commercial and Military Applications.Materials for MEMS- and Nanotechnology-Based Sensors and Devices.




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The Internet of ThingsFrom RFID to theNext-GenerationPervasive NetworkedSystemsEdited by

Lu Yan, Yan Zhang,Laurence T. Yang, andHuansheng Ning

This book provides comprehensive guidance thatcovers fundamentals and recent advances in per-vasive networked systems. It addresses the con-ceptual and technical issues that influence thetechnology roadmap and gives an in-depthintroduction to the Internet of Things and itseffect on businesses and individuals. Discussing case studies, experience reports, andbest practice, it contains information on emerg-ing technologies, market opportunities, and pol-icy implications. The book provides balancedcoverage of theory and practical issues.Reflecting research trends and industry needs, it’sa comprehensive and practical guide to recentadvances in pervasive networked systems.

Features:

• Explores technical visions underlying theInternet of Things, including ubiquitous networks, next-generation networks, andubiquitous computing

• Examines RFID, sensor technologies, smartthings, nanotechnology, and miniaturizations

• Discusses the market potential of these technologies, factors inhibiting marketgrowth, and new business models

• Reviews the implications for society, including growing concerns over privacy

Contents:

RFID Tags. RFID Automatic Identification andData Capture. RFID Data Warehousing andAnalysis. RFID Data Management Issues,Solutions, and Directions. RFID Security. RFIDSpecification Revisited. RFIG Geometric Contextof Wireless Tags. RFID Application in AnimalMonitoring. RFID Enabled Logistics Services.Location Tracking in an Office Environment:The Nationwide Case Study.


Cognitive RadioNetworksEdited by

Yang Xiao and Fei HuThe University of Alabama,Tuscaloosa, USA

Fueled by ongoing andincreasing consumerdemand, the explosivegrowth in spectrum-basedcommunications continues to tax the finiteresources of the available spectrum. One possi-ble solution, Cognitive Radio Network (CRN),allows unlicensed users opportunistic access tolicensed bands without interfering with existingusers. Cognitive Radio Networks presents state-of-the-art approaches and novel technologies for cog-nitive wireless radio networks and sheds light onfuture developments. Comprising the contribu-tions of prominent cognitive radio researchers,this book covers all CRN essentials includingspectrum sensing, spectrum handoff, spectrumsharing, and CRN routing schemes. Divided intofive parts, the book addresses the physical layer,medium access control, the routing layer, cross-layer considerations and advanced topics in cog-nitive radio networks. The chapters also reviewresearch, management, support, and cognitivetechniques such as position and network aware-ness, infrastructure and physical and link layerconcerns.

Features:

• Discusses spectrum sensing algorithms • Reviews ultra-wideband cognitive radio • Examines mission-oriented communicationsproperties

• Explores new applications and system control

Contents:

Physical Layer of Cognitive Radio Networks.Medium Access Control (MAC) Layer ofCognitive Radio Networks. Routing Layer ofCognitive Radio Networks. Cross-LayerConsiderations in Cognitive Radio Networks.Advanced Topics in Cognitive Radio Networks.






ConvergingNGN Wirelineand Mobile 3G Networks with IMSConverging NGN and 3G Mobile

Rebecca CopelandStrategic IMS Solution Consultant, Warwickshire, UK

“… a very timely contribution to this field. It is suit-able for both lay people wanting to understand thebuilding blocks and drivers of IMS as well as moreskilled practitioners wanting to brush up on techni-cal details and close some gaps in their knowledge.” —Mick Reeve, Fellow of the International EngineeringConsortium and the Royal Academy of Engineering,

Retired Chief Architect of BT Group CTO

Focusing on the future network architecture andits main principles, this book provides compre-hensive coverage of the methods, functions,network elements, and the interfaces thatenable the building of a service agnostic andaccess agnostic session control layer based onthe IMS standards. After an introduction to IMS principles with mar-ket trends, technological innovations, migrationissues, and global standards, the book describesconverged session control and multimedia han-dling with ID management, service profiles, andevent and applications triggering as well asadmission procedures for different types ofaccess networks. Subsequent chapters tackle theall-important aspects of IP charging mecha-nisms, service-based quality of service, security,border control, and legacy services, enabling athorough appreciation of the full networkrequirements. Wherever possible, the authorpoints out the convergence of standards anddetails different specifications and terminologyfor TISPAN and 3GPP.Delivering deep insight into the role of IMS infixed line and mobile networks, this book sup-plies a clear understanding of how the next gen-eration of converged communication can beachieved with managed quality, security, andchargeability.


IMSA New Model for BlendingApplications

Mark Wuthnow, Jerry Shih, & Matthew StaffordAT&T Mobility, LLC., USA

"Mark Wuthnow, MattStafford, and Jerry Shih arewell respected within the telecommunications indus-try and have been at the forefront of IMS for theoperator industry for several years. Collectively, theycover many technologies related to IMS or interact-ing with IMS. Their expertise will provide readerswith a unique insight and perspective on IMS."

— Paul Mankiewich, CTO, Alcatel-Lucent America

IP Multimedia Subsystem (IMS) technology,which merges the Internet with interactivetelecommunications, represents the here andnow for today’s packet-switched networks.Rather than offer the usual explanation of thestandard itself, the authors address how IMS-based services might be deployed in an opera-tor’s network. They delineate the application lay-ers and the applications that can be implement-ed using an IMS network. For those unfamiliarwith IMS, they provide an overview of its keycomponents and the signaling standards usedfor the implementation of an end-to-end IMSservice. Significant concepts are conveyed through real-life vignettes that describe how end users mightactually use interactive IMS applications in thecourse of their day. This approach mimics theway an operator’s marketing organization mightgo about building a business case for IMS appli-cation deployment. While technical enough tomeet the needs of engineers, this approach willgreatly assist marketing, sales, and managerialprofessionals gain a basic understanding of IMS,as well as a sense of the numerous applicationsdriving the field forward.




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Mobile WiMAXToward BroadbandWirelessMetropolitan AreaNetworksEdited by


Hsiao-Hwa ChenNational Cheng Kung University, Taiwan

This popular reference examines the basic con-cepts and standard specifications pertinent toWirelessMANs—emphasizing IEEE 802.16-basedWiMAX. After introducing the basics ofWirelessMAN, the book addresses topics in threeaccessible parts. The first part focuses on radio frequency (RF), sig-nal processing, multiple in-multiple out (MIMO)technology, and challenges and possible solutionsin the physical layer. An examination of protocolissues follows, including those involving mediumaccess control (MAC), quality of service (QoS) inpoint-to-multi-point (PMP) and mesh networks,cross layer optimization, mobility management,handoff in heterogeneous networks, energy man-agement, and link adaptation mechanisms. Thefinal part considers issues regarding security,economy, and system capacity in the WiMAX.

Features:

• Analyzes different layers of protocol stack for WiMAX

• Identifies basic concepts, advanced techniques, and future directions

• Offers numerous illustrative figures that facilitate understanding

• Details specific techniques for WiMAX performance improvement

Selected Contents:

IEEE 802.16-Based WirelessMAN. RF Systemand Circuit Challenges. WirelessMAN PhysicalLayer Specifications. MIMO for WirelessMAN.MIMO Spectral Efficiency of the Mobile WiMAXDownlink. Medium Access Control inWirelessMAN. QoS Services Provisioning atMAC Layer in WiMax Systems. Radio ResourceManagement in IEEE 802.16 WiMAX MeshNetworks. Cross-Layer Design in WirelessMAN.Mobility Management in Mobile WiMAX.


WiMAXNetworkPlanning andOptimizationEdited by


WiMAX Network Planningand Optimization offers acomprehensive explanation on how to dimen-sion, plan, and optimize WiMAX networks.Comprised of two complementary parts, thisbook introduces and explains key concepts andmajor mechanisms, including network architec-ture, physical layer, standard, protocols, securitymechanisms, and related radio access technolo-gies. In particular, it covers system framework,topology, capacity, mobility management, andhandoff management. It also addresses conges-tion control, medium access control (MAC),scheduling, Quality of Service (QoS), WiMAXmesh networks, and security. The second part presents practical examples andillustrative figures to explain planning tech-niques and optimization algorithms to enableeasy understanding of discussed concepts andtechnologies. Both theoretical and practicalinformation is provided to ensure in-depth andrealistic results. An invaluable reference, this book predicts,investigates, and measures WiMAX network per-formance, providing essential information for awide-ranging professional, technical, and aca-demic audience interested in successful networkplanning and optimization. Beyond its applica-tion to WiMAX rollout, this book is also an excel-lent reference for the planning and optimizationefforts of other radio networks.

Features:

• Explains WiMAX networks planning withpractical examples and illustrative figures

• Analyzes WiMAX performance with capacityenhancement techniques

• Provides essential information on networkplanning for mobile service providers, wireless system operators, andtelecommunication equipment manufacturers

• Includes detailed theoretical and practicalinformation on WiMAX planning and optimization






New!

Fundamentalsof EMS, NMSand OSS/BSSJithesh SathyanInfosys Technologies Limited,Bangalore, India

In this era where data andvoice services are availableat a push of a button, service providers have vir-tually limitless options for reaching their cus-tomers with value-added services. The changesin services and underlying networks that thisalways-on culture creates make it essential forservice providers to understand the evolvingbusiness logic and appropriate support systemsfor service delivery, billing, and revenue assur-ance. Supplying an end-to-end understanding of tele-com management layers, this complete guide totelecom resource and service managementbasics is organized into four sections: ElementManagement System, Network ManagementSystem, Operation/Business Support Systems,and Implementation Guidelines. Each sectionstarts with basics, details how the system fits intothe telecom management framework, and con-cludes by introducing more complex concepts.From the initial efforts in managing elements tothe latest management standards, the text:

• Covers the basics of network management,including legacy systems, management protocols, and popular products

• Examines standards, best practices, and theindustries developing these systems

• Deals with OSS/BSS—covering processes,applications, and interfaces in theservice/business management layers

• Includes implementation guidelines for developing customized management solutions

The book includes chapters devoted to popularmarket products and contains case studies thatillustrate real-life implementations as well as theinteraction between management layers.Complete with detailed references and lists ofweb resources to keep you current, this booksupplies the understanding required to begindeveloping telecom management solutions tai-lored to your customer’s needs.

Catalog no. AU8573, June 2010, 588 pp.ISBN: 978-1-4200-8573-0, $89.95 / £54.99

Security in RFID and SensorNetworksEdited by


Paris KitsosHellenic Open University, Patras, Greece

Offering a comprehensive discussion of thesecurity challenges and solutions in RFID, WSNs,and integrated RFID & WSNs, this book beginsby discussing the security issues that threatenthe effective use of RFID technology. The con-tributors examine multi-tag systems, relayattacks, authentication protocols, lightweightcryptography, and host of other topics related toRFID safety. The text then shifts the focus to WSNs, begin-ning with a background in sensor network secu-rity before moving on to survey intrusion detec-tion, malicious node detection, jamming, andother issues of concern to WSNs and their myri-ad of applications. In each chapter, the contrib-utors propose effective solutions to the plethoraof security challenges that confront users, offer-ing practical examples to aid in intuitive under-standing. The last part of the book reviews the securityproblems inherent in integrated RFID & WSNs.The book ends with a glimpse of the future pos-sibilities in these burgeoning technologies andprovides recommendations for the proactivedesign of secure wireless embedded systems.

Features:

• Includes detailed case studies to clarifymaterial

• Examines security risks in RFID, WSNs, andintegrated RFID and WSNs

• Explores architectures, protocols, standards,security, and applications

Catalog no. AU6839, 2009, 560 ppISBN: 978-1-4200-6839-9, $99.95 / £60.99



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Security inWireless MeshNetworksEdited by

Yan ZhangSimula Research Laboratory,Norway

Jun ZhengCity University of New York, USA

Honglin HuShanghai Research Center for Wireless Communications, China

This volume provides an introduction to securityissues, recent advances, and future directions inWireless Mesh Networks (WMNs). Exploring keysecurity challenges set in diverse scenarios, itexamines the emerging standards of security,addressing such topics as authentication, accesscontrol and authorization, attacks, privacy andtrust, encryption, key management, identitymanagement, DoS attacks, intrusion detectionand protection, secure routing, security stan-dards, and security policy. Complete withnumerous case studies and applications, thiscomprehensive guide examines security mecha-nisms in IEEE 802.11, IEEE 802.15, IEEE 802.16,and IEEE 802.20 standards.

Features:

• Covers basic concepts, protocols, and architectures

• Details attacks, secure routing, secure cross-layer protocols, encryption, and confidentiality

• Explores emerging standardization activities,security specifications, and securityenhancements

• Identifies future directions in the security ofWMN

Selected Contents:An Introduction to Wireless Mesh Networks.Mesh Networking in Wireless PANs, LANs,MANs, and WANs. SECURITY PROTOCOLSAND TECHNIQUES. Attacks and SecurityMechanisms. Intrusion Detection in WirelessMesh Networks. Secure Routing in WirelessMesh Networks. Hop Integrity in Wireless MeshNetworks. Privacy Preservation in Wireless MeshNetworks. Providing Authentication, Trust, andPrivacy in Wireless Mesh Networks. Non-Interactive Key Establishment in Wireless MeshNetworks.


Security inDistributed,Grid, Mobile,and PervasiveComputingYang XiaoThe University of Alabama,Tuscaloosa, USA

Despite advances in computer security regard-ing the proliferation of services and applications,security threats are still major impediments inthe deployment of these services. Paying seriousattention to these issues, Security in Distributed,Grid, Mobile, and Pervasive Computing focuseson the increasing demand to guarantee privacy,integrity, and availability of resources in net-works and distributed systems.

Addresses Security Issues in Distributed, GRID, and Pervasive Computing

A rich and useful presentation of strategies forsecurity issues, the book covers each computingarea in separate sections. It first reviews securityconcerns and challenges in content distributionnetworks, describes key agreement protocolsbased on the Diffie-Hellman key exchange andkey management protocols for complex distrib-uted systems like the Internet, and discussessecuring design patterns for distributed systems.

Presents the Security Implications of Basic Usage Patterns

The next section focuses on security in mobilecomputing and wireless networks, coveringwireless authentication methods, secure dataaggregation, and anonymous routing protocol.After a section on grid computing security, thebook presents an overview of security solutionsfor pervasive healthcare systems and surveyswireless sensor network security.

Contents:

Security in Distributed Computing. Security inMobile Computing. Security in GridComputing. Security in Pervasive Computing.






Get CertifiedA Guide to WirelessCommunicationEngineeringTechnologiesEdited by

Syed A. AhsonMicrosoft Corporation, Bellevue,Washington, USA


Presenting contributions from 50 wireless com-munications experts from all corners of the world,this book provides an authoritative review of theseven areas of expertise covered on the WCETexam. It supplies cutting-edge coverage of thebroad range of topics related to wireless commu-nications to facilitate the technical competencyrequired to achieve certification. The text outlinesindustry agreements, standards, policies, and reg-ulations including licenses and permits, healthand safety, and compliance. It also:

• Considers engineering, propagation, andantennas—including measurements,evaluation and performance optimization

• Details wireless technologies, their featuresand evolution, along with system design,bandwidth requirements and trade-offs

• Describes network service architecture, management, security, and infrastructurerequirements

From basic concepts to research-grade materialand future directions, the book provides a gener-al overview of the evolution of wireless technolo-gies, their impact on the profession, and com-mon professional best practices. The book’s well-structured presentation along with suggestionsfor further information and study make it anindispensible guide for attaining WCET certifica-tion and a comprehensive source of reference forwireless professionals to keep pace with ever-evolving technology and standards in the field.

Selected Contents:

Access Methods. Adaptation Techniques forWireless Communication Systems. CodingTechniques. Modulation Methods. CellularSystems. An Overview of cdma2000, WCDMA,and ED GE. Universal Mobile forTelecommunication Systems. High-SpeedDownlink Packet Access. IEEE 802.16-BasedWireless MAN. 3GPP Long-Term Evolution.

Catalog no. K10618, January 2010, 504 pp.ISBN: 978-1-4398-1226-6, $79.95 / £49.99

Introduction toCommunicationsTechnologiesA Guide for Non-Engineers,Second EditionStephan Jones, Ron Kovac, and Frank M. GroomBall State University, Muncie, Indiana, USA

This book is intended for readers who do notnecessarily have a high level of technical expert-ise, but need to have some understanding of thetechnical functions of information and commu-nication technologies. Included in the second edition are insights onwhere current networks will migrate in the nextfew years. Various sections address streamingvideo, Internet Protocol-defined voice communi-cations, advanced wireless data networking andthe convergence of various communicationmethods to be delivered on a single platform. Achapter on Multi-Protocol Label Switching(MPLS) provides readers with a valuable under-standing of what should be expected from ven-dor services for external network offerings in thenear-term, ways in which the core of the net-work is changing, and how traffic engineering isimpacted by MPLS-defined virtual private net-works (VPNs).Avoiding complicated equations and the needfor calculus gymnastics, this text provides a firmbackground and the broad understanding nec-essary to work within the ever-changing com-munications industry.

Contents:

Systems and Models of CommunicationsTechnologies: Shannon–Weaver, von Neumann,and the OSI Model. Basic Concepts ofElectricity. Current. Modulation Schemes.Signaling Formats, Multiplexing, and DigitalTransmissions. Multiplexing. PSTN to CPE.Circuit Switching. Mobile WirelessTechnologies. Packet Switching and Local AreaNetwork Technology. The Language of theInternet: TCP/IP. Network Security andManagement. Voice-Over-IP. Wireless LocalArea Networks. Video Basics. Digital Media. The Basics of MPLS Networking.




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UnlicensedMobile AccessTechnologyProtocols,Architectures,Security, Standardsand ApplicationsEdited by


Laurence T. YangSt. Francis Xavier University, Antigonish Nova Scotia, Canada

Jianhua MaHosei University, Koganei, Japan

This completely cross-referenced resourceexplores UMA and UMA-relevant technologies.When operating successfully, the technology sup-porting dual-mode enabled mobile terminalsallows subscribers to roam freely and seamlesslybetween cellular networks. However, various tech-nical challenges still occasionally impede clearcommunication. This book explores the complex issue of mobilitymanagement and emphasizes the need for intelli-gently designed vertical and horizontal handoffalgorithms that will improve adaptability in het-erogeneous wireless environments. In addition, itreviews the various strategies to guaranteeQuality-of- Service (QoS) during movement andhandoff. The first chapters introduce the basic technologyof these systems and discuss QoS, resource man-agement, mobility management, and securityissues in UMA technology. The middle sectionconcentrates on protocols and security challengesin UMA-related technologies, which includeBluetooth, WirelessPAN, Wi-Fi (IEEE 802.11) andWiMAX (IEEE 802.16). The final chapters presentstandard specifications and various applications.Comprised of contributions from world-wideexperts, this complete reference offers guidanceon all aspects of the technical and practical issuesin UMA technology.

Features:

• Introduces basic concepts, efficient techniques,and future directions

• Explores standardization activities and specifications in UMA and UMA-related wirelesstechnologies, including Bluetooth, Wi-Fi,WirelessPAN and WiMAX networks

• Details particular techniques to improve UMAperformance

• Includes a wealth of illustrations


MultimediaContentEncryptionTechniques andApplications

Shiguo LianFrance Telecom R&D, Beijing,Peoples Republic of China

The widespread use ofimage, audio, and video data makes media con-tent protection increasingly necessary andurgent. For maximum safety, it is no longer suf-ficient to merely control access rights. In orderto fully protect multimedia data from piracy orunauthorized use, it must be secured throughencryption prior to its transmission or distribu-tion.

The text begins with the history of multimediaencryption and then examines general perform-ance requirements of encryption and fundamen-tal encrypting techniques. It discusses commontechniques of complete, partial, and compres-sion-combined encryption; as well as the morespecialized forms, including perception, scala-ble, and commutative encryption. In addition,the author reviews watermarking and joint fin-gerprint embedding and decryption. Later chap-ters discuss typical attacks on multimediaencryption, as well as the principles for design-ing secure algorithms and various applications.An exploration of open issues, up-and-comingtopics, and areas for further research rounds outthe coverage.

Shiguo Lian is the author or co-author of morethan fifty peer-reviewed journal and conferencearticles covering topics of network security andmultimedia content protection, including cryp-tography, secure P2P content sharing, digitalrights management (DRM), encryption, water-marking, digital fingerprinting, and authentica-tion. By following the techniques outlined in thisbook, users will be better able to protect theintegrity of their multimedia data and developgreater confidence that their data will not bemisappropriated.






SatelliteSystemsEngineering in an IPv6EnvironmentDaniel MinoliSES Americom, Princeton, New Jersey, USA

A practical guide to satellite transmission engi-neering, this book has three distinguishing fea-tures. It focuses more on practical results andless on the actual derivation of the mathematicalequations, highlights the use of satellite trans-mission in an IPv6 environment, and applies thetheory to sensor networks, IPTV distribution, andDVB-H-based delivery of TV signals to phones.Topics include electromagnetic propagation,modulation and multiplexing techniques, linkbudget analysis, IPv6 and TCP/IPv6 issues, andvery small aperture terminals systems. The bookconcludes with coverage of applications such assensor networks, IP multicast, IPTV, and DVB-H.

Features:

• Provides a detailed overview of IPv6—focusingon the key aspects of satellite transmissionengineering

• Details special considerations that must bemade to optimize throughput for TCP traffic

• Explores electromagnetic propagation, basicantenna engineering and theory, as well asmodulation and multiplexing techniques atthe physical, data-link, and packet layers

• Discusses forward error correction, criticallink budget analysis, and TCP/IPv6 issues andconsiderations related to IPv6 support insatellite environments

• Addresses a wide range of concerns and topics useful to U.S. government agencies,satellite companies, equipment manufacturers,content providers, aggregators, and venturecapitalists

Contents:

Introduction to Satellite Communications.Electromagnetic Propagation and Reception.Antenna Engineering Basics. Modulation andMultiplexing Techniques. Error CorrectionTechniques. Link Budget Analysis. IPv6Overview. Carrying IPv4, IPv6 and TCP overSatellite Links. Satellite Communication in IPv6Environments.


Security in an IPv6EnvironmentDaniel MinoliSES Engineering, Princeton, New Jersey, USA

Jake KounsMarkel Corporation, Glen Allen,Virginia, USA

Covers Critical IPv6 Security Considerations.

Dan Minoli, author of over 50 books on telecom-munications and networks, and Jake Kouns,Chairman, CEO, and CFO of the Open SecurityFoundation, discuss IPv6 security vulnerabilities,considerations, and mechanisms, and surveyapproaches for ensuring reliable and controlledIPv6 migration. The authors pool knowledgefrom industry resources, RFCs, and their ownconsiderable security experience, discussing keyIPv6 features, security issues, and potentialexploitation of IPv6 protocol. They examine useof firewalls and encryption, and the fundamentaltopic of IPSec in IPv6 environments.

Protect Networks from New and Growing Threats

An increasing amount of mission-critical com-mercial and military operations are supported bydistributed, mobile, always-connected, hybridpublic-private networks, especially IPv6-basednetworks. The number of attackers or inimicalagents continues to grow, and all computingenvironments must feature high-assurance secu-rity mechanisms. Even administrators in pureIPv4 environments require at least a rudimentaryunderstanding of IPv6 security principles to safe-guard traditional networks. This comprehensivebook explains why security savvy approaches areindispensible and includes considerations formixed IPv4 and IPv6 migration environments.More than an exhaustive treatment of IPv6 andsecurity topics, this text is a point of departure foranyone adjusting to this technological transitionand subtending security considerations.

Contents:

Introduction, Overview, and Motivations. Basic IPv6 Protocol Mechanisms. MoreAdvanced IPv6 Protocol Mechanisms. SecurityMechanisms and Approaches. Basic IPv6Security Considerations. IPsec and Its Use inIPv6 Environments. Firewall Use in IPv6Environments. Security Considerations forMigrations/Mixed IPv4-IPv6 Networks.




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