Opportunistic Spectrum Utilization in Vehicular Communication Networks

This brief examines current research on improving Vehicular Networks (VANETs), examining spectrum scarcity due to the dramatic growth of mobile data traffic and the limited bandwidth of dedicated vehicular communication bands and the use of opportunistic spectrum bands to mitigate congestion. It rev...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Cheng, Nan, Shen, Xuemin (Sherman) (Author)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Cham Springer International Publishing 2016, 2016
Edition:1st ed. 2016
Series:SpringerBriefs in Electrical and Computer Engineering
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Collection: Springer eBooks 2005- - Collection details see MPG.ReNa
Table of Contents:
  • Introduction
  • Opportunistic Communication Spectra Utilization
  • Opportunistic Spectrum Access Through Cognitive Radio
  • Performance Analysis of WiFi Offloading in Vehicular Environments
  • Conclusions and Future Directions