Cognitive Radio Networks

Cognitive Radio Networks: Theory and Applications provides an in-depth view of the principles and design constraints for both infrastructure-based and distributed cognitive radio networks. In addition, the book includes a discussion on the basic principles as well as advanced topics that govern cognitive radio operation in a dynamic spectrum environment. Furthermore, the authors address both the underlying theoretical aspects of dynamic spectrum utilization enabled by cognitive radio, and provide practical industry solutions that are being implemented. Divided into four parts this book contains: 1) Cognitive Radio (CR) Networks: Overview (physical architecture of CR, network architecture), 2) Spectrum Management for Cognitive Radio Networks (CR cycle), spectrum sensing, spectrum decision, spectrum sharing, and spectrum mobility), 3) Protocol Design in Cognitive Radio Networks (medium access control protocols, routing algorithms, transport protocols, cross-layer design issues), 4) Standards and Testbeds (standards, testbeds).