Offers information for the of ad hoc wireless networks. This book addresses potential uses of ad hoc wireless networks, such as disaster recovery and applications related to healthcare, defense, home networking, the classroom, and corporate conferencing. It also covers security and privacy of information in ad hoc wireless networks.
An ad hoc wireless network one without a well-defined infrastructure provides mobile communication capabilities for temporary situations, such as disaster recovery, conventions, military actions, and various healthcare and academic applications. This handbook provides comprehensive reference materials on ad hoc wireless networks, from the basic concepts, techniques, systems and protocols of wireless communication to the particulars of ad hoc network routing techniques, applications, power, connection, traffic management, and security. It is the first handbook available for this rapidly emerging field and presents authoritative information contributed by leading experts.
