Principles of Data Transfer Through Communications Networks, the Internet, and Autonomous Mobiles
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Principles of Data Transfer Through Communications Networks, the Internet, and Autonomous Mobiles

  1. 732 pages
  2. English
  3. PDF
  4. Available on iOS & Android
eBook - PDF

Principles of Data Transfer Through Communications Networks, the Internet, and Autonomous Mobiles

About this book

Understand the principles and practical basis of global telecommunications and data communications networks with this essential text

Our increasingly connected world is more reliant than ever on data transport and the communication networking technologies of the moment. Ever-expanding wireless communications and the Internet of Things have brought connectivity into more areas of our lives than ever before. Virtually every workplace and industry is now reliant at some level on data transfer.

Principles of Data Transfer through Communications Networks, the Internet, and Autonomous Mobiles offers a comprehensive yet accessible overview of the principles and methods of computer communications and mobile wireless network systems. It's designed to equip a vast range of students and professionals with the necessary toolkit to manage data flows between and across network systems at various scales. Drawing upon decades of teaching and practical experience, it's a must-own resource for anyone looking to understand the core mechanics that power our world of mass communications.

Readers will also find:

  • Coverage of cutting-edge technologies such as autonomous vehicular highways that draw upon novel communications technologies
  • Detailed discussion of design and performance behavior for major communication networking technologies
  • Treatment designed for readers with no prior knowledge of computer science or programming

Principles of Data Transfer through Communications Networks, the Internet, and Autonomous Mobiles is ideal for students in data communications, telecommunications and wireless networking technology courses, as well as professionals working in data communications industries or those who make use of data transfer communications networks as part of their work.

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Table of contents

  1. Cover
  2. Title Page
  3. Copyright
  4. Contents
  5. List of Figures
  6. About the Author
  7. Preface
  8. Chapter 1 Introduction: Networking in a Nutshell
  9. Chapter 2 Information Sources, Communications Signals, and Multimedia Flows
  10. Chapter 3 Transmissions over Communications Channels
  11. Chapter 4 Traffic Processes
  12. Chapter 5 Performance Metrics
  13. Chapter 6 Multiplexing: Local Resource Sharing and Scheduling
  14. Chapter 7 Queueing Systems
  15. Chapter 8 Multiple Access: Sharing from Afar
  16. Chapter 9 Switching, Relaying, and Local Networking
  17. Chapter 10 Circuit Switching
  18. Chapter 11 Connection‐Oriented Packet Switching
  19. Chapter 12 Datagram Networking: Connectionless Packet Switching
  20. Chapter 13 Error Control: Please Send It Again
  21. Chapter 14 Flow and Congestion Control: Avoiding Overuse of User and Network Resources
  22. Chapter 15 Routing: Quo Vadis?
  23. Chapter 16 The Internet
  24. Chapter 17 Local and Personal Area Wireless Networks
  25. Chapter 18 Mobile Cellular Wireless Networks
  26. Chapter 19 Mobile Ad Hoc Wireless Networks
  27. Chapter 20 Next‐Generation Networks: Enhancing Flexibility, Performance, and Scalability
  28. Chapter 21 Communications and Traffic Management for the Autonomous Highway
  29. Chapter 22 Networking Security
  30. References
  31. Index
  32. EULA