Description
Book SynopsisEmbedded network systems provide a set of technologies that can link the physical world to large-scale networks allowing monitoring and control in many physical processes. This book details the fundamentals for this fast-moving field. It contains extensive examples and problems and is ideal for graduate students and practising engineers.
Trade Review"…this volume represents a real mine of information…anyone working in the field would benefit from owning a copy." IEEE Communications Engineer
Table of Contents1. Introduction to embedded network systems; 2. Representation of signals; 3. Signal propagation; 4. Sensor principles; 5. Source detection and identification; 6. Digital communications; 7. Multiple source estimation and multiple access communications; 8. Networking; 9. Network position and synchronization services; 10. Energy management; 11. Data management; 12. Articulation, mobility, and infrastructure; 13. Node architecture; 14. Network data integrity; 15. Experimental systems design; 16. Ethical, legal and social implications of ENS; 17. Design principles for ENS; Appendix A. Gaussian Q-function; Appendix B. Optimization; Index.
