Ambient Networks - Co-operative Mobile Networking for the Wireless World (Hardcover)

"Ambient Networks" defines a new kind of network architecture, which embeds support for co operation and competition between diverse network types within a common control layer. This unified networking concept can adapt to the heterogeneous environments of different radio technologies and service and network environments. Special focus is placed on facilitating both competition and co-operation of various market players, by defining interfaces which allow the instant negotiation of cooperation agreements. The Ambient Networking concept has been developed in the framework of the Ambient Networks project, which is co-sponsored by the European Union under the Information Society Technology (IST) priority of the 6th Framework Programme. The Ambient Networks project mobilised the work of researchers from over forty different organisations, both major industrial corporations and leading academic institutions, from Europe and worldwide.

This book offers a complete and detailed overview of the Ambient Networking concept and its core technologies. The authors explain the problems with current mobile IP networks and the need for a new mobility-aware IP-based control architecture, before presenting the Ambient Networking concept itself and the business opportunities that it offers. The architecture, components, features and challenges of Ambient Networking are covered in depth, with comprehensive discussions of multi-radio access, generic Ambient Network signalling, mobility support, context and network management and built-in media delivery overlay control.

"Ambient Networks: Co-operative Mobile Networking for the Wireless World" Explains the need for Ambient Networking, discussing thelimitations of today's proposed architectures, and explaining the business potential of edge networks and network co-operation. Describes Ambient Networking technology in detail, and addresses the technical challenges for implementation. Includes practical user scenarios which are fully analysed and assessed through simulation studies.

Including a complete examination of the research and technologies arising from the Ambient Networks concept, "Ambient Networks" will be invaluable for research and development teams in networking and communications technology, as well as advanced students in electrical engineering and computer science faculties. Standardisation specialists, research departments, and telecommunications analysts will also find this a helpful resource.

General

Imprint:	John Wiley & Sons
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	April 2007
First published:	June 2007
Authors:	N. Niebert
Dimensions:	250 x 174 x 22mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	286
ISBN-13:	978-0-470-51092-6
Categories:	Books > Professional & Technical > Electronics & communications engineering > Communications engineering / telecommunications > WAP (wireless) technology Promotions
LSN:	0-470-51092-7
Barcode:	9780470510926

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