Wireless Network Design

This book surveys state-of-the-art optimization modeling for design, analysis, and management of wireless networks, such as cellular and wireless local area networks (LANs), and the services they deliver. The past two decades have seen a tremendous growth in the deployment and use of wireless networks. The current-generation wireless systems can provide mobile users with high-speed data services at rates substantially higher than those of the previous generation. As a result, the demand for mobile information services with high reliability, fast response times, and ubiquitous connectivity continues to increase rapidly. The optimization of system performance has become critically important both in terms of practical utility and commercial viability, and presents a rich area for research.

This is a survey of state-of-the-art optimization modeling for design, analysis, and management of wireless networks, including cellular and wireless local area networks and services. Covers recent research, modeling languages and network optimization.

Introduction to Optimization in Wireless Networks.- Introduction to Wireless Communications.- Wireless Channel Modeling.- An Introduction to Integer and Large-Scale Linear Optimization.- Mathematical Programming Models for Third Generation Wireless Network Design.- Mathematical Programming Models for Third Generation Wireless Network Design.- Optimization Based WLAN Modeling and Design.- Spectrum Auctions.- The Design of Partially Survivable Networks.- Routing in Mobile Ad Hoc Networks.- Compact Integer Programming Models for Power-optimal Trees in Ad Hoc Wireless Networks.- Improving Network Connectivity in Ad Hoc Networks Using Particle Swarm Optimization and Agents.- Simulation-Based Methods for Network Design.- Optimization of Wireless Broadband (WiMAX) Systems.- Cross Layer Scheduling in Wireless Networks.- Major Trends in Cellular Networks and Corresponding Optimization Issues.