This brief explores current research on dynamic spectrum auctions,
focusing on fundamental auction theory, characteristics of the spectrum
market, spectrum auction architecture and possible auction mechanisms.
The brief explains how dynamic spectrum auctions, which enable new users
to gain spectrum access and existing spectrum owners to obtain financial
benefits, can greatly improve spectrum efficiency by resolving the
artificial spectrum shortage. It examines why operators and users face
significant challenges due to specialty of the spectrum market and the
related requirements imposed on the auction mechanism design. Concise
and up-to-date, Dynamic Spectrum Auction in Wireless Communication is
designed for researchers and professionals in computer science or
electrical engineering. Students studying networking will also find this
brief a valuable resource.