Cooperative Cognitive Radio Networks: The Complete Spectrum Cycle provides a solid understanding of the foundations of cognitive radio technology from spectrum sensing access and handoff to routing trading and security. Written in a tutorial style with several illustrative examples this comprehensive book: Gives an overview of cognitive radio systems and explains the different components of the spectrum cycle Features step-by-step analyses of the different algorithms and systems supported by extensive computer simulations figures tables and references Fulfills the need for a single source of information on all aspects of the spectrum cycle including the physical link medium access network and application layers Offering a unifying view of the various approaches and methodologies Cooperative Cognitive Radio Networks: The Complete Spectrum Cycle presents the state of the art of cognitive radio technology addressing all phases of the spectrum access cycle.
