Localization in Wireless Networks

A Comprehensive Guide to Localization in Wireless Networks: Principles, Applications, and Cutting-Edge Innovations Localization plays a pivotal role in modern wireless networks, enabling advancements in navigation, tracking, security, and beyond. Localization in Wireless Networks delivers an in-depth exploration of the principles and technologies underpinning this field. Edited by Nasir Saeed and Muhammad Asif Khan, this authoritative volume bridges the gap between foundational concepts and advanced applications. Starting with an accessible introduction to key principles, readers are guided through recent developments, such as localization in challenging environments, innovative deep-learning methods, and techniques for future autonomous systems. Contributions by leading experts in wireless communication provide a holistic understanding of the field's current landscape, covering topics such as Massive MIMO, mmWave, RIS, and LiDAR-based localization. Combining theoretical knowledge with practical applications, Localization in Wireless Networks: Uses a structured, pedagogical approach suited for curriculum development, progressing from basic principles to advanced topicsIncludes illustrative examples, and end-of-chapter problems designed to solidify comprehensionAddresses localization in challenging environments such as underwater, underground, and heterogeneous networksHighlights cooperative localization methods and joint sensing, communication, and localization approachesFeatures insights into the integration of localization with emerging technologies such as AI and IoTLocalization in Wireless Networks: Technologies and Applications is a foundational resource for senior undergraduate and graduate students taking courses in telecommunications and wireless networking. Engineers, network planners, technical managers, and other professionals can leverage the book's insights to innovate and implement cutting-edge localization technologies in practical scenarios.