Linda E. Doyle is an Associate Professor at Trinity College, Dublin. She leads a large research group in the Centre for Telecommunications Value-chain Research (CTVR). CTVR focuses on the design of future telecommunications networks and systems and Prof. Doyle's research focuses on wireless networking cognitive radio, reconfigurable networks, dynamic spectrum access networks and spectrum management techniques. The research involves both theoretical and experimental aspects.

'Professor Doyle's book is an enjoyable read. This book could be used as part of graduate studies on software radios and trends in radio design. … It is rare to find the balance of practical depth and high-level vision that comes together in this book.' IEEE Microwave Magazine

• Acknowledgements; 1. A cognitive radio world; 2. The essentials - an overview; 3. Taking action; 4. Observing the outside world; 5. Making decisions; 6. Security in cognitive radio; 7. Cognitive radio platforms; 8. Cognitive radio regulation and standardisation; 9. Conclusions; About the author; Index.

Linda E. Doyle is an Associate Professor at Trinity College, Dublin. She leads a large research group in the Centre for Telecommunications Value-chain Research (CTVR). CTVR focuses on the design of future telecommunications networks and systems and Prof. Doyle's research focuses on wireless networking cognitive radio, reconfigurable networks, dynamic spectrum access networks and spectrum management techniques. The research involves both theoretical and experimental aspects.

'Professor Doyle's book is an enjoyable read. This book could be used as part of graduate studies on software radios and trends in radio design. … It is rare to find the balance of practical depth and high-level vision that comes together in this book.' IEEE Microwave Magazine

• Acknowledgements; 1. A cognitive radio world; 2. The essentials - an overview; 3. Taking action; 4. Observing the outside world; 5. Making decisions; 6. Security in cognitive radio; 7. Cognitive radio platforms; 8. Cognitive radio regulation and standardisation; 9. Conclusions; About the author; Index.