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The most thorough, up-to-date reference on channel equalization-from basic concepts to complex modeling techniques In today's instant-access society, a high premium is placed on information that can be stored and communicated effectively. As a result, storage densities and communications rates are being pushed to capacity, causing information symbols to interfere with one another. To help unclog pathways for the clearer conveyance of information, this book offers in-depth discussion of the significant contributions and future adaptability of channel equalization and a set of approaches for solving the problem of intersymbol interference (ISI). Chapter explorations in “Channel Equalization” include: • Channel equalization topics presented with incremental learning methodology-from the very fundamental concept to more advanced mathematical knowledge • Coverage of technology used in second-, third-and fourth-generation cellular communication systems • A set of homework problems that reinforce concepts discussed in the book • Tutorial explanations of recent developments currently captured in IEEE technical journals Unlike existing digital communications books that devote cursory attention to channel equalization, this invaluable guide addresses a crucial need by focusing solely on the background, current state, and future direction of this increasingly important technology. A unique mix of basic concepts and complex frameworks for delivering digitized data make “Channel Equalization” a valuable reference for all practicing wireless communication engineers and students dealing with the pressing demands of the information age.

Tackling problems from the least complicated to the most, “Resource Allocation in Uplink OFDMA Wireless Systems” provides readers with a comprehensive look at resource allocation and scheduling techniques (for both single and multi-cell deployments) in uplink OFDMA wireless networks-relying on convex optimization and game theory to thoroughly analyze performance. Inside, readers will find topics and discussions on: • Formulating and solving the uplink ergodic sum-rate maximization problem • Proposing suboptimal algorithms that achieve a close performance to the optimal case at a considerably reduced complexity and lead to fairness when the appropriate utility is used • Investigating the performance and extensions of the proposed suboptimal algorithms in a distributed base station scenario • Studying distributed resource allocation where users take part in the scheduling process, and considering scenarios with and without user collaboration • Formulating the sum-rate maximization problem in a multi-cell scenario, and proposing efficient centralized and distributed algorithms for intercell interference mitigation • Discussing the applicability of the proposed techniques to state-of-the-art wireless technologies, LTE and WiMAX, and proposing relevant extensions Along with schematics and figures featuring simulation results, “Resource Allocation in Uplink OFDMA Wireless Systems” is a valuable book for wireless communications and cellular systems professionals and students.

A complete and comprehensive reference on modulation and signal processing for visible light communication This informative new book on state-of-the-art visible light communication (VLC) provides, for the first time, a systematical and advanced treatment of modulation and signal processing for VLC. Visible Light Communications: Modulation and Signal Processing offers a practical guide to designing VLC, linking academic research with commercial applications. In recent years, VLC has attracted attention from academia and industry since it has many advantages over the traditional radio frequency, including wide unregulated bandwidth, high security, and low cost. It is a promising complementary technique in 5G and beyond wireless communications, especially in indoor applications. However, lighting constraints have not been fully considered in the open literature when considering VLC system design, and its importance has been underestimated. That's why this book-written by a team of experts with both academic research experience and industrial development experience in the field-is so welcome. To help readers understand the theory and design of VLC systems, the book: • Details many modern techniques on both modulation and signal processing aspects • Links academic research with commercial applications in visible light communications as well as other wireless communication systems • Combines theoretical rigor with practical examples in presenting optical camera communication systems Visible Light Communications: Modulation and Signal Processing serves as a useful tool and reference book for visible light communication professionals, as well as wireless communication system professionals and project managers. It is also an important guide for undergraduates and graduates who want to conduct research in areas of wireless communications.

The aim of this book is to present the modern design and analysis principles of millimeter-wave communication system for wireless devices and to give postgraduates and system professionals the design insights and challenges when integrating millimeter wave personal communication system. Millimeter wave communication system are going to play key roles in modern gigabit wireless communication area as millimeter-wave industrial standards from IEEE, European Computer Manufacturing Association (ECMA) and Wireless High Definition (Wireless HD) Group, are on their way to the market. The book will review up-to-date research results and utilize numerous design and analysis for the whole system covering from Millimeter wave frontend to digital signal processing in order to address major topics in a high-speed wireless system. This book emphasizes the importance and the requirements of high-gain antennas, low power transceiver, adaptive equalizer/modulation, channeling coding and adaptive multi-user detection for gigabit wireless communications. In addition, the book will include the updated research literature and patents in the topics of transceivers, antennas, MIMO, channel capacity, coding, equalizer, Modem and multi-user detection. Finally, the application of these antennas will be discussed in light of different forthcoming wireless standards at V-band and E-band.

The book is not an exposition on digital signal processing (DSP) but rather a treatise on digital filters. The material and coverage is comprehensive, presented in a consistent that first develops topics and subtopics in terms it their purpose, relationship to other core ideas, theoretical and conceptual framework, and finally instruction in the implementation of digital filter devices. Each major study is supported by Matlab-enabled activities and examples, with each Chapter culminating in a comprehensive design case study.

An in-depth look at the theory and applications of frequency stability An understanding of the acquisition of stable frequency is essential for anyone who needs to solve noise problems in wireless communications. This book offers a thorough introduction to the principles and applications of frequency stability, arming practicing engineers with the tools they need to minimize noise in systems and devices that affect everyday communications for millions of people. With an emphasis on both practical and scientific points of view, “Frequency Stability: Introduction and Applications” examines frequency and time fluctuations in resonators, as well as the stability of both standard and practical microwave oscillators. It explains noise properties of building circuit blocks, introducing time domain properties and how they relate to noise spectral densities. Including a special chapter devoted to the design and properties of phase locked loops-a crucial topic for frequency synthesizers-the book also: • Examines in detail L/F noise, showing how power losses in the propagation material extend over a long period of time • Covers sapphire, optoelectronics, MW, and ring oscillators with the discussion of noise in delay-line oscillators with lasers • Offers an extended treatment of phase noise in semiconductors and amplifiers based on Van der Ziel investigations • Emphasizes the modified Allan variance in the time domain, including exact computations • Outlines the relationship between resonator frequency and output phase noises via the feedback theory Featuring numerous tables with actual data, “Frequency Stability: Introduction and Applications” is an invaluable guide for engineers wishing to rein in acoustic and electromagnetic interference in modern communications.

This book provides up-to-date information on research and development in the rapidly growing area of networks based on the multihop ad hoc networking paradigm. It reviews all classes of networks that have successfully adopted this paradigm, pointing out how they penetrated the mass market and sparked breakthrough research. Covering both physical issues and applications, “Mobile Ad Hoc Networking: Cutting Edge Directions” offers useful tools for professionals and researchers in diverse areas wishing to learn about the latest trends in sensor, actuator, and robot networking, mesh networks, delay tolerant and opportunistic networking, and vehicular networks. Chapter coverage includes: • Multihop ad hoc networking • Enabling technologies and standards for mobile multihop wireless networking • Resource optimization in multiradio multichannel wireless mesh networks • QoS in mesh networks • Routing and data dissemination in opportunistic networks • Task farming in crowd computing • Mobility models, topology, and simulations in VANET • MAC protocols for VANET • Wireless sensor networks with energy harvesting nodes • Robot-assisted wireless sensor networks: recent applications and future challenges • Advances in underwater acoustic networking • Security in wireless ad hoc networks “Mobile Ad Hoc Networking” will appeal to researchers, developers, and students interested in computer science, electrical engineering, and telecommunications.

This new edition has been extensively revised to reflect the progress in error control coding over the past few years. Over 60% of the material has been completely reworked, and 30% of the material is original. • Convolutional, turbo, and low-density parity-check (LDPC) coding and polar codes in a unified framework • Advanced research-related developments such as spatial coupling • A focus on algorithmic and implementation aspects of error control coding

A comprehensive review of position location technology-from fundamental theory to advanced practical applications Positioning systems and location technologies have become significant components of modern life, used in a multitude of areas such as law enforcement and security, road safety and navigation, personnel and object tracking, and many more. Position location systems have greatly reduced societal vulnerabilities and enhanced the quality of life for billions of people around the globe-yet limited resources are available to researchers and students in this important field. “The Handbook of Position Location: Theory, Practice, and Advances” fills this gap, providing a comprehensive overview of both fundamental and cutting-edge techniques and introducing practical methods of advanced localization and positioning. Now in its second edition, this handbook offers broad and in-depth coverage of essential topics including Time of Arrival (TOA) and Direction of Arrival (DOA) based positioning, Received Signal Strength (RSS) based positioning, network localization, and others. Topics such as GPS, autonomous vehicle applications, and visible light localization are examined, while major revisions to chapters such as body area network positioning and digital signal processing for GNSS receivers reflect current and emerging advances in the field. This new edition: • Presents new and revised chapters on topics including localization error evaluation, Kalman filtering, positioning in inhomogeneous media, and Global Positioning (GPS) in harsh environments • Offers MATLAB examples to demonstrate fundamental algorithms for positioning and provides online access to all MATLAB code • Allows practicing engineers and graduate students to keep pace with contemporary research and new technologies • Contains numerous application-based examples including the application of localization to drone navigation, capsule endoscopy localization, and satellite navigation and localization • Reviews unique applications of position location systems, including GNSS and RFID-based localization systems “The Handbook of Position Location: Theory, Practice, and Advances” is valuable resource for practicing engineers and researchers seeking to keep pace with current developments in the field, graduate students in need of clear and accurate course material, and university instructors teaching the fundamentals of wireless localization.

“Fundamentals of Convolutional Coding”, Second Edition, regarded as a bible of convolutional coding brings you a clear and comprehensive discussion of the basic principles of this field • Two new chapters on low-density parity-check (LDPC) convolutional codes and iterative coding • Viterbi, BCJR, BEAST, list, and sequential decoding of convolutional codes • Distance properties of convolutional codes • Includes a downloadable solutions manual

This book addresses coding, a new solution to the major challenge of communicating more bits of information in the same radio spectrum. • Explores concepts and new transmission methods that have arisen in the last 15 years • Discusses the method of faster than Nyquist signaling • Provides self-education resources by including design parameters and short MATLAB routines Bandwidth Efficient Coding takes a fresh look at classical information theory and introduces a different point of view for research and development engineers and graduate students in communication engineering and wireless communication.

The book is based on the observation that communication is the central operation of discovery in all the sciences. In its "active mode" we use it to "interrogate" the physical world, sending appropriate "signals" and receiving nature's "reply". In the "passive mode" we receive nature's signals directly. Since we never know a prioriwhat particular return signal will be forthcoming, we must necessarily adopt a probabilistic model of communication. This has developed over the approximately seventy years since it's beginning, into a Statistical Communication Theory (or SCT). Here it is the set or ensemble of possible results which is meaningful. From this ensemble we attempt to construct in the appropriate model format, based on our understanding of the observed physical data and on the associated statistical mechanism, analytically represented by suitable probability measures. Since its inception in the late '30's of the last century, and in particular subsequent to World War II, SCT has grown into a major field of study. As we have noted above, SCT is applicable to all branches of science. The latter itself is inherently and ultimately probabilistic at all levels. Moreover, in the natural world there is always a random background "noise" as well as an inherent a priori uncertainty in the presentation of deterministic observations, i.e. those which are specifically obtained, a posteriori. The purpose of the book is to introduce Non-Gaussian statistical communication theory and demonstrate how the theory improves probabilistic model. The book was originally planed to include 24 chapters as seen in the table of preface. Dr. Middleton completed first 10 chapters prior to his passing in 2008. Bibliography which represents remaining chapters are put together by the author's close colleagues, Drs. Vincent Poor, Leon Cohen and John Anderson.

Discusses the challenges of bandwidth scarcity due to mobile data explosion and their solutions. The rapidly growing popularity of Smartphones and other mobile devices has resulted in an exponential growth of mobile data. There is insufficient radio spectrum to cope with this growing data demand, and upgrading existing networks to meet the demands of mobile data explosion is expensive. “Techniques for Surviving the Mobile Data Explosion” is about the different approaches that can be used to address the challenges of limited bandwidth. It examines these challenges from the perspective of the mobile network operators, mobile applications developers, and enterprises that deploy mobile applications for their employees. The book provides: • Comprehensive yet easy-to-understand information that is free of technical jargon, complex mathematical notation, and multiple acronyms • Easy-to-understand figures as well as a comprehensive set of references • A cross-disciplinary approach spanning the areas of cellular networks, IP networks, and mobile applications “Techniques for Surviving the Mobile Data Explosion” is ideal for wireless application developers and mobile network operators.

A practicing engineer's inclusive review of communication systems based on shared-bus and shared-memory switch/router architectures. This book delves into the inner workings of router and switch design in a comprehensive manner that is accessible to a broad audience. It begins by describing the role of switch/routers in a network, then moves on to the functional composition of a switch/router. A comparison of centralized versus distributed design of the architecture is also presented. The author discusses use of bus versus shared-memory for communication within a design, and also covers Quality of Service (QoS) mechanisms and configuration tools. Written in a simple style and language to allow readers to easily understand and appreciate the material presented, “Switch/Router Architectures: Shared-Bus and Shared-Memory Based Systems” discusses the design of multilayer switches-starting with the basic concepts and on to the basic architectures. It describes the evolution of multilayer switch designs and highlights the major performance issues affecting each design. It addresses the need to build faster multilayer switches and examines the architectural constraints imposed by the various multilayer switch designs. The book also discusses design issues including performance, implementation complexity, and scalability to higher speeds. This resource also: • Summarizes principles of operation and explores the most common installed routers • Covers the design of example architectures (shared bus and memory-based architectures), starting from early software based designs • Provides case studies to enhance reader comprehension “Switch/Router Architectures: Shared-Bus and Shared-Memory Based Systems” is an excellent guide for advanced undergraduate and graduate level students, as well for engineers and researchers working in the field.