Giuseppe Anastasi received the Laurea (cum laude) degree in Electronics Engineering and
Ph. D. in Computer Engineering, both from the University of Pisa, Italy, in 1990 and 1995 …

In-band spectrum sensing (SS) in overlay cognitive radio networks requires that the
secondary users (SUs) periodically suspend their communication to determine whether the …

Communications-based train control (CBTC) is a modern signaling system that uses radio
communication to transfer train control information between the train and the wayside. A vast …

Abstract Currently, Vehicular Ad-hoc Networks (VANETs) are attracting a lot of attention due
to their favorable applications. VANETs are the key to providing safety and efficiency on the …

This chapter addresses the research issues related to the design and implementation of
cognitive radio vehicular ad hoc networks (CRVs). It provides a survey of existing solutions …

DSRC has been allocated (three in EU, seven in US) dedicated channels at 5.9 GHz for
vehicular communications. Although resource allocations on the common control channel …

Vehicular ad hoc networks offer safety and travel efficiency by sharing information between
vehicles and roadside units. The performance of current proposed standard can suffer when …

The mobility in cognitive vehicular network can deeply influence the percentage of
discovered spectral opportunities while the existing spectrum sensing algorithms often …

Dedicated short range communication (DSRC) has been allocated (3 EU, 7 US) dedicated
channels at 5.9 GHz for vehicular communications. Although resource allocations on the …

Vehicular communications have become more and more popular as a way to increase the
comfort and safety of the transportation systems. The IEEE 802.11 p/1609. x protocol stack …