Topics in Mobile and Wireless Networks

Wireless and mobile communication networks critically affect almost every aspect of modern economic (e.g., electronic commerce), political (e.g., elections) and social life (e.g., contemporary social networks), i.e., our culture. In the context of this course we address mobile and wireless networks, such as cellular, ad hoc, wireless sensor networks (WSN). We study their fundamental characteristics together with issues related to their efficient design with emphasis on algorithmic aspects of topology control and efficient management of critical resources (such as energy and frequency spectrum). We present applications and effects of mobile and wireless networks in cultural heritage management. We study and review modern mobile technologies placing emphasis on the design and development of mobile web and augmented reality applications.

Objectives

We study their fundamental characteristics together with issues related to their efficient design with emphasis on algorithmic aspects of topology control and efficient management of critical resources (such as energy and frequency spectrum). In addition, we present applications (and effects) of mobile and wireless networks in cultural heritage management.

Prerequisites

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Syllabus

Wireless and mobile communication networks critically affect almost every aspect of modern economic (e.g., electronic commerce), political (e.g., elections) and social life (e.g., contemporary social networks), i.e., our culture. In the context of this course we address mobile and wireless networks, such as cellular, ad hoc, wireless sensor networks (WSN). We study their fundamental characteristics together with issues related to their efficient design with emphasis on algorithmic aspects of topology control and efficient management of critical resources (such as energy and frequency spectrum). In addition, we present applications (and effects) of mobile and wireless networks in cultural heritage management.