Convergence of Mobile and Stationary Next-Generation Networks

by Editor: Krzysztof Iniewski (University of Alberta in Edmonton )

• ISBN13: 9780470630969
• ISBN10: 0470630965
• Format: eBook
• Copyright: 2010-08-01
• Publisher: Wiley

Summary

The only resource to cover wireless, wireline, and optical networks in one volumeMobile and stationary next-generation networks that access the photonic core are destined to become as ubiquitous as traditional telephone networks. These networks must efficiently provide adequate network quality to multimedia applications with high bandwidth and strict quality-of-service requirements, as well as seamlessly integrate mobile and fixed architectures. Today's engineering students must be properly prepared to meet the challenges of next-generation network development and deployment.Featuring contributions from top industrial experts and academic professors, this authoritative work provides a comprehensive introduction to next-generation networks. It explains wireless networks such as wireless local area networks (WLAN), wireless personal area networks (WPAN), wireless access, 3G/4G cellular, and RF transmission, as well as optical networks like long-haul and metropolitan networks, optical fiber, photonic devices, and VLSI chips. Rather than focusing on heavy math or physical details, this resource explores how the technology is being used. It describes access and transport network layer technologies while also discussing the network and services aspects.Chapter coverage includes:Fiber-wireless networks: technologies, architectures, and future challengesPacket backhaul networkPoint-to-point microwave backhaulFourth-generation broadband: paving the road to Gbit/s with copperDynamic bandwidth allocation in EPON and GPONNext-generation ethernet passive optical networks: 10G-EPONPower line communications and smart gridsSignaling for multimedia conferencing in 4G: architecture, evaluation, and issuesSelf-coexistence and security in cognitive radio networksMobile WiMAXUWB personal area networks-MIMO extensionsNext-generation integrated metropolitan-access network: technology integration and wireless convergenceResilient burst ring: a novel technology for the next-generation metropolitan area networksFilled with illustrations and practical examples from industry, this book will be invaluable to engineers and researchers in industry and academia, as well as senior undergraduate and graduate students, marketing and management staff, photonics physicists, and chip designers.

Table of Contents

Preface

Contributor List

Access and Backhaul Networks

Roadmap for Next Generation Communications Networks

Requirements for NGN and the role of QoS for the Future Internet

Problems and Recommendations for NGN evolution

NGN Roadmap

Wide Area Ubiquitous Network: an Infrastructure for Sensor and Actuator Networking

Introduction

Target applications and market

Requirements, concept, and total system

Core network

Wireless terminal (WT)

Application programming interface (API) and middleware

Experiments

Conclusion

Wireline access networking technologies

Introduction

Copper Based Access Networks

Passive Optical Networks

Hybrid Fiber Coaxial Networks

Summary

Fiber-Wireless (FiWi) Networks: Technologies, Architectures, and Future Challenges

Introduction

2 RoF vs. R&F FiWi Networks

Enabling FiWi Technologies

FiWi Architectures

Techno-Economic Evaluation

Future Challenges & Imperatives

Conclusions

Packet Backhaul Network

Introduction

Ethernet Backhaul Network

MPLS Backhaul Network

Summary

Point to Point Microwave Backhaul

Introduction

Microwave Radio Fundamental techniques

Different types of Radio technologies

Microwave Radio Networks

Mobile backhaul Evolution Alternatives

Wireline Technologies

4th Generation Broadband: Paving the road to Gbit/s with copper

Introduction

Hybrid fiber/copper-based broadband access network

Physical-layer techniques for the last drop

Regulatory and legal aspects

A throughput prediction

Conclusions

Dynamic bandwidth allocation in EPON and GPON

Ericsson Research, Ericsson AB, Stockholm, Sweden

School of ICT, Royal Institute of Technology (KTH), Stockholm, Sweden

Department of Optical Engineering, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China

Introduction

Standards

Traffic Requirements

Performance Parameters

DBA Schemes

Next generation Ethernet Passive Optical Networks: 10G-EPON

List of Acronyms

10G-EPON architecture

Coexistence of 1G-EPON and 10G-EPON

Target Applications for 10G-EPON Systems

Conclusions

Broadband Powerline Communications

Introduction

Power Line Scenarios

Electromagnetic Compatibility Regulations

Channel Characteristics

Noise Characteristics

Mean Signal to Noise Ratio

PLC Technology Overview

Conclusions

Power Line Communications and Smart Grids

Introduction

Power Line Communications (PLC)

Channel Characteristics of Power Lines

Coupling Techniques

Standards

Practical Example

Smart Grid Systems

Conclusions

Wireless Technologies and Spectrum Management

CB Sankaran, Motorola, 3GPP LTE/SAE Architecture, An Overview

Signaling for Multimedia Conferencing in 4G: Architecture, Evaluation and Issues

Self-coexistence and Security in Cognitive Radio Networks

Introduction

Cognitive Radio Network System Overveiw

Challenges and Related Work

Self-Coexistence Among CR Networks

Risk of Primary User Emulation Attack

Conclusions

Mobile WiMAX

Introduction

MAC Overview

PHY Overview

UWB Personal Area Networks - MIMO Extensions

Metropolitan, Core, and Storage Area Networks

Next-Generation Integrated Metropolitan-Access Network: Technology Integration and Wireless Convergence

Resilient Burst Ring: a Novel Technology for the Next-Generation Metropolitan Area Networks

Multi-Protocol Label Switching

Overview of Storage Networking and Storage Networks

Photonic and Electronic Component Technology

ROADM architectures and WSS implementation technologies

Integrated Circuits for Dispersion Compensation in Optical Communication Links

Silicon Photodiode Integrated Circuits

MIMO Wireless Transceiver Design Incorporating Hybrid ARQ

Radio-Frequency Transmitters

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