Broadband Wireless Multimedia Networks (Information and Communication Technology Series)

Providing a clear review of all major wireless broadband standards with an emphasis on managing the explosive growth in mobile video, this book gives an accessible overview of the various standards as well as practical information on 802.11 link adaptation, 4G smartphone antenna design, wireless video streaming, and smart grids. It distills the many complex wireless features in a concise manner so that readers can understand key principles. With over 180 chapter-end exercises and 200 illustrative figures; and accessible recorded tutorials, this book is ideal for industry professionals and practitioners, graduate students, and researchers.