Adaptive Wireless Communications

A comprehensive and self-contained exploration of cutting-edge applications in adaptive wireless communications, perfect for self-study.

Daniel W. Bliss (Author), Siddhartan Govindasamy (Author)

9781107033207, Cambridge University Press

Hardback, published 9 May 2013

615 pages, 183 b/w illus.
25.3 x 18 x 3.2 cm, 1.36 kg

Adopting a balanced mix of theory, algorithms and practical design issues, this comprehensive volume explores cutting-edge applications in adaptive wireless communications and the implications these techniques have for future wireless network performance. Presenting practical concerns in the context of different strands from information theory, parameter estimation theory, array processing and wireless communication, the authors present a complete picture of the field. Topics covered include advanced multiple-antenna adaptive processing, ad hoc networking, MIMO, MAC protocols, space-time coding, cellular networks and cognitive radio, with the significance and effects of both internal and external interference a recurrent theme throughout. A broad, self-contained technical introduction to all the necessary mathematics, statistics, estimation theory and information theory is included, and topics are accompanied by a range of engaging end-of-chapter problems. With solutions available online, this is the perfect self-study resource for students of advanced wireless systems and wireless industry professionals.

1. History
2. Notational and mathematical preliminaries
3. Probability and statistics
4. Wireless communications fundamentals
5. Simple channels
6. Antenna arrays
7. Angle-of-arrival estimation
8. MIMO channel
9. Spatially adaptive receivers
10. Dispersive and doubly dispersive channels
11. Space-time coding
12. 2x2 network
13. Cellular networks
14. Ad-hoc networks
15. Medium access control protocols
16. Cognitive radios
17. Multiple antenna acquisition and synchronisation
18. Practical issues.

Subject Areas: Signal processing [UYS], Computer networking & communications [UT], Electronics & communications engineering [TJ], Electrical engineering [THR]