Introduction to Cognitive Radio Networks and Applications

Cognitive radio is 5-G technology, comes under IEEE 802.22 WRAN (Wireless Regional Area Network) standards. It is currently experiencing rapid growth due to its potential to solve many of the problems affecting present-day wireless systems. The foremost objective of “Introduction to Cognitive Radio Networks and Applications” is to educate wireless communication generalists about cognitive radio communication networks. Written by international leading experts in the field, this book caters to the needs of researchers in the field who require a basis in the principles and the challenges of cognitive radio networks.

Table of Contents

Part I: Introduction
Chapter 1: Fundamental Concepts of Cognitive Radio Networks
Chapter 2: Basics of Cognitive Radio Networks: An Appraisal
Chapter 3: Introduction and Applications of Software-Defined Radio

Part II: Spectrum Sensing in CRN
Chapter 4: Spectrum-Sensing Techniques in Cognitive Radio Networks: Achievements and Challenges
Chapter 5: Spectrum Sensing in Cognitive Radio Networks: A Survey
Chapter 6: Spectrum-Sensing Techniques in Cognitive Radio Networks: A Review

Part III: Collaborative Sensing Techniques in Cognitive Radio Networks
Chapter 7: Novel Collaborative Spectrum-Sensing Technique Based on Estimated SNR with Adaptive Threshold in Cognitive Radio Networks
Chapter 8: Collision of Counterfeit Detection on Spectrum Sensing for Cognitive Radio

Part IV: Routing Algorithms and Layers in CRN
Chapter 9: Physical Layer, Data Link Layer, Network Layer, Transport Layer, and Application Layer in Cognitive Radio Networks
Chapter 10: Delay Models for Epidemic-Like Routing in Multihop Secondary Networks

Part V: Challenges in Cognitive Radio Networks/Energy Utilization in Cognitive Radio Networks
Chapter 11: Discrete Resource Allocation in Cooperative Cognitive Radio Networks
Chapter 12: Interference Alignment in MIMO Cognitive Radio Networks

Part VI: Applications of Cognitive Radio Networks
Chapter 13: Cognitive Radio for Mobile Ad Hoc Networks and Wireless Sensor Networks: Applications, Open Research Issues, and Research Directions
Chapter 14: Analysis for Cognitive Radio Sensor Network Architecture and Its Role in Dynamic Spectrum Management
Chapter 15: Business Valuation and Cost-Capacity Modeling of the Cognitive Radio Enabled Beyond 4G- and 5G-Based Wireless Heterogeneous Networks
Chapter 16: Integrating Cognitive Radio with OFDMA-Based Femtocell Networks: Interference Mitigation Strategies