Design of Modern Communication Networks

Design of Modern Communication Networks focuses on methods and algorithms related to the design of communication networks, using optimization, graph theory, probability theory and simulation techniques. The book discusses the nature and complexity of the network design process, then introduces theoretical concepts, problems and solutions. It demonstrates the design of network topology and traditional loss networks, followed by uncontrolled packet networks, flow-controlled networks, and multiservice networks. Access network design is reviewed, and the book concludes by considering the design of survivable (reliable) networks and various reliability concepts.

Autorentext

Christofer Larsson, an Engineering Physics graduate of the Royal Institute of Technology in Stockholm, Sweden, is a consultant in network design and optimization, and a textbook author. Taking a strong interest in engineering mathematics, Christofer has during three decades in IT and telecommunications participated in the design and implementation of several successful innovative network solutions. Christofer has held positions as system designer, software architect, tester, trainer, technical writer, and manager. After a decade with Ericsson, he has been a consulting partner with system vendors, network operators and software providers, including Ericsson, NSN, Siemens, Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone-Hutchinson, and Orange

Klappentext

Design of Modern Communication Networks focuses on methods and algorithms related to the design of communication networks, using optimization, graph theory, probability theory and simulation techniques. The book discusses the nature and complexity of the network design process, then introduces theoretical concepts, problems and solutions. It demonstrates the design of network topology and traditional loss networks, followed by uncontrolled packet networks, flow-controlled networks, and multiservice networks. Access network design is reviewed, and the book concludes by considering the design of survivable (reliable) networks and various reliability concepts.

Inhalt

1. Introduction
2. Networks and Flows
3. Advanced Flow Theory
4. Topological Design
5. Stochastic Processes and Queues
6. Loss Networks
7. General Packet Networks
8. Flow-Controlled Packet Networks
9. Effective Bandwidth
10. Multi-Service Networks
11. Multi-Service Network Analysis
12. Survivable Networks