Description
Green Communications and Networking introduces novel solutions that can bring about significant reductions in energy consumption in the information and communication technology (ICT) industry-as well as other industries, including electric power. Containing the contributions of leading experts in the field, it examines the latest research advances
Table of Contents
Green Wireline Communications and Networking. Energy-efficient network architectures. Energy-efficient switching, topology, and routing protocols. Green applications over wireline networks. Green Wireless Communications and Networking. Cognitive and cooperative techniques for energy efficiency. Cross-layer design and optimization for green wireless communications and networking. Power-aware medium access control (MAC), radio resource management, and scheduling schemes. Energy-efficient base station design. Smart Grid Communications and Networking. Communication networks for smart grid. Smart metering, demand response, and dynamic pricing. Standardization, interoperability, and regulation. Green Communications and Networking Test-bed and Experimental Results. Measurement and profiling of energy consumption in green communications and networking. Test-bed and experimental results.
