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Record Nr.

UNINA9910780936303321

Titolo

New horizons in mobile and wireless communications . Vol. 2 Networks, services, and applications / / Ramjee Prasad, Albena Mihovska, editors

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Boston : , : Artech House, , ©2009

[Piscataqay, New Jersey] : , : IEEE Xplore, , [2009]

ISBN

1-60783-970-9

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (462 p.)

Collana

Mobile communication series

Altri autori (Persone)

PrasadRamjee

MihovskaAlbena

Disciplina

621.382

621.384

Soggetti

Wireless communication systems

Mobile communication systems

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Description based upon print version of record.

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Nota di contenuto

New Horizons inMobile and Wireless Communications Volume 2 Networks, Services, and Applications; Contents; Preface; Acknowledgments; Chapter 1 Introduction; 1.1 Heterogeneity of Networks; 1.1.1 Evolution of the Radio Access Network; 1.1.2 Evolution of the Core Network; 1.1.3 Cooperation Mechanisms; 1.1.4 Network Security Requirements; 1.1.5 Quality of Service; 1.2 Service Platforms; 1.2.1 Service Adaptation; 1.2.2 Cross-Domain Service Access; 1.2.3 Applications; 1.2.4 Summary; 1.3 Preview of This Book; References; Chapter 2 Network and Mobility Management; 2.1 Introduction

2.1.1 System Architectures for Support of Multiple Access2.1.2 Cooperation Architectures; 2.2 Mobility Management; 2.2.1 Triggers; 2.2.2 Framework for Hybrid Handover; 2.2.3 Architecture for Multiple Access; 2.2.4 Mobility Management Service Access Points (SAPs); 2.2.5 Evaluation of Mobility Management Schemes; 2.2.6 Summary; 2.3 Location-Based Mobility Management; 2.3.1 Elements of the HIS; 2.3.2 Intrasystem Handover Assisted by HIS; 2.4 Conclusions; References; Chapter 3 Quality of Service; 3.1 Introduction; 3.1.1 Performance Metrics; 3.1.2 QoS Provision in IP Networks

3.2 QoS Architectures3.2.1 Policy-Based Architectures; 3.2.2 Dynamic



Internetworking; 3.3 QoS Testing; 3.3.1 Virtual Distributed Testbed for Optimization and Coexistence of Heterogeneous Systems; 3.3.2 Practical Implementation of RRM Mechanisms in Support of QoS; 3.4 Conclusions; References; Chapter 4 Satellite Networks; 4.1 Introduction; 4.1.1 Broadcast and Multicast for Fixed and Mobile Networks; 4.1.2 The Digital Dividend; 4.1.3 High Altitude Platforms (HAPs); 4.1.4 Emerging Standards; 4.2 Functional Layers, Protocols, and Segments of Satellite Systems; 4.2.1 Functional Layers

4.2.2 Protocols4.2.3 Ground Segment; 4.2.4 Common Equipment; 4.2.5 Convergent Satellite Platform; 4.2.6 Satellite Payload; 4.2.7 Network Topologies for HAP-Based Systems; 4.2.8 Networking Topologies for Converged Satellite Systems; 4.3 Interworking Between Satellite and Other Systems; 4.3.1 Mobility and Handover; 4.3.2 QoS; 4.3.3 Interworking Between Layer 2 and Layer 3 in an HAPS-Based System; 4.3.4 Security; 4.4 Conclusions; References; Chapter 5 Broadband Access Networks and Services; 5.1 Introduction; 5.1.1 Optical Access Solutions

5.1.2 Fixed Wireless Access Based on Radio over Fiber (RoF)5.2 Broadband over Powerline; 5.2.1 Cognitive BPL; 5.2.2 Integration of Wireless Technologies with PLC; 5.3 Next Generation Broadband Access Platforms; 5.3.1 Business Roles; 5.3.2 Architectural and Protocol Reference Models; 5.3.3 Small and Medium Enterprises Support; 5.3.4 Service Enablers; 5.3.5 Authentication, Authorization, and Accounting; 5.3.6 Quality of Service and Connection Admission Control; 5.3.7 Quality of Experience; 5.3.8 Fixed Mobile Convergence; 5.3.9 The Residential Network and Gateway; 5.4 Conclusions; References

Chapter 6 Services and Service Platforms

Sommario/riassunto

Based on cutting-edge research projects in the field, this book (part of a comprehensive 4-volume series) provides the latest details and covers the most impactful aspects of mobile, wireless, and broadband communications development. These books present key systems and enabling technologies in a clear and accessible manner, offering you a detailed roadmap the future evolution of next generation communications. Other volumes cover Radio Interfaces; Reconfigurability; and Ad Hoc Networks.