Methods and Algorithms for Radio Channel Assignment

This title discusses various aspects of radio spectrum management. Most chapters in the book concentrate on the mathematical and computational issues related to radio channel assignment and network design, with the first two chapters providing background in terms of the role of regulation and the history of spectrum management.

This book is intended for researchers and graduate students in mathematics and computing, and it should be of interest to service providers and spectrum regulators.

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This book discusses various aspects of radio spectrum management. The radio spectrum is a natural resource vital in everyday life and for the economic well-being of society. Most chapters in the book concentrate on the mathematical and computational issues related to radio channel assignment and network design, with the first two chapters providing background in terms of the role of regulation and the history of spectrum management.

Contenu

Preface; 1. Background; 2. Introduction to Spectrum Management; 3. Meta-heuristics and channel assignment; 4. Lower Bounds for Channel Assignment; 5. Channel Assignment on Infinite Sets under Frequency-Distance Constraints; 6. Constraint Satisfaction; 7. Cell and Frequency Planning; 8. Economic Aspects of Radio Channel Assignment; Bibliography