An introduction to network modeling and simulation for the practicing engineer / / Jack Burbank, William Kasch, Jon Ward

• Record Nr.: UNISA996204095203316
• Autore: Burbank Jack
• Pubbl/distr/stampa: Picataway : , : IEEE Press, , c2011; [Piscataqay, New Jersey] : , : IEEE Xplore, , [2011]
• ISBN: 1-283-23977-9; 9786613239778; 1-118-06364-3; 1-118-06363-5
• Edizione: [1st ed.]
• Descrizione fisica: 1 online resource (217 p.)
• Collana: The comsoc guides to communications technologies ; ; 5
• Altri autori (Persone): WardJon; KaschWilliam
• Disciplina: 620.00113; 620.0042
• Soggetti: Communication and technology; Simulation methods
• 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: Modeling and Simulation for RF Propagation -- Physical Layer Modeling and Simulation -- Medium Access Control Modeling and Simulation -- Modeling and Simulation for Higher Layer Protocols -- Hardware-in-the-Loop Simulations -- Complete Network Modeling and Simulation -- Other Vital Aspects of Successful Network Modeling and Simulation -- Network Modeling and Simulation: Summary.
• Sommario/riassunto: Clear guidelines and rules for using the latest modeling and simulation toolsWith this practical guide as a reference, engineers and students can select and take full advantage of the best tools for network modeling and simulation (M&S). It alerts readers to all the potential pitfalls that can occur in developing and implementing network M&S, offering a clear set of rules to streamline the entire process and ensure the validity of results. The book focuses on wireless network M&S; however, the authors' expert advice, based on their own firsthand experience and review of the current literature, is applicable to network M&S in general.An Introduction to Network Modeling and Simulation for ; the Practicing Engineer begins with a brief summary of the advantages and disadvantages of M&S as well as an overview of common M&S tools. Next, it explores the core components of wireless network M&S:. Radio frequency propagation M&S. Physical layer M&S. Medium access control M&S. Higher layer M&SAfter discussing each of these components, the authors explain how they can be integrated in order to perform M&S of a complete wireless networking system. Throughout the book, examples guide readers through each M&S task, with descriptive diagrams providing additional clarification.In many cases, M&S is the only viable way to understand the behavior of a proposed network prior to its deployment. Working with An Introduction to Network Modeling and Simulation for the Practicing Engineer, readers can ensure that their models and simulations are as accurate a reflection of reality as possible.