Principles of Ad Hoc Networking presents a systematic introduction to the fundamentals of ad hoc networks.

An ad-hoc network is a small network, especially one with wireless or temporary plug-in connections. Typically, some of the

network devices are part of the network only for the duration of a communications session or, in the case of mobile or

portable devices, while in some close proximity to the rest of the network. These networks can range from small and static

systems with constrained power resources to larger-scale dynamic and mobile environments. Wireless ad hoc networks facilitate

numerous and diverse applications for establishing survivable dynamic systems in emergency and rescue operations, disaster

relief and intelligent home settings.

Principles of Ad Hoc Networking:
Introduces the essential characteristics of ad hoc networks such as: physical layer, medium access control, Bluetooth

discovery and network formation, wireless network programming and protocols.
Explains the crucial components involved in ad-hoc networks in detail with numerous exercises to aid understanding.
Offers key results and merges practical methodologies with mathematical considerations.

Principles of Ad Hoc Networking will prove essential reading for graduate students in Computer Science, Electrical

Engineering, Applied Mathematics and Physics as well as researchers in the field of ad hoc networking, professionals in

wireless telecoms, and networking system developers.

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