Opportunistic Mobile Networks

This clearly-written and
practically-focused textbook/reference reviews the fundamental theory, varied
applications, and latest breakthroughs in Delay Tolerant Networks (DTNs).
Presenting a specific focus on Opportunistic Mobile Networks (OMNs), the text
carefully considers the influence of human aspects, and examines emerging forms
of inter-node cooperation. Readers will learn how to master protocol
development and testing, overcome issues of non-cooperative behavior, and
address heterogeneity in OMNs and other networks.

Topics and features:
Contains review terms, study exercises and programming
exercises in each chapter, with the solutions and source code available at
an associated website
Introduces the fundamentals of DTNs, covering OMNs,
Pocket Switched Networks (PSNs), and Mission-Oriented Opportunistic
Networks (MOONs)
Describes the Opportunistic Network Environment (ONE)
simulator, explaining how to set up a simulation project using NetBeans,
and the version control software Git
Provides detailed insights into the development and
testing of protocols, together with a set of best practices for increased
productivity and optimized performance
Examines human aspects in the context of communication
networks, from human-centric applications to the impact of emotion on
human-network interplay
Proposes various schemes for inter-node cooperation in
DTNs/OMNs, including incentive-based and game theoretic approaches, as
well as the DISCUSS scheme
Presents a detailed discussion on aspects of
heterogeneity in DTNs, and a comprehensive review of the latest research
on DTNs/OMNs

Students and instructors
will find this easy-to-follow work to be ideally suitable as a textbook for
introductory courses on OMNs and advanced courses on communication networks.
Researchers will be greatly interested in the descriptions of state-of-the-art
developments in OMNs, wireless sensor, and ad hoc networks. Practitioners
developing real-world applications will also benefit from the coverage of
relevant technical specifications and patents.