This book presents a simple, yet complete, approach to the design and
performance analysis of distributed processing algorithms and techniques
suitable for IEEE 802.15.4 networks. In particular, the book focuses on
the bottom two layers of the ISO/OSI stack (Physical and Medium Access
Control), discussing also a few issue related to routing. The book is a
the synergistic combination of signal processing aspects on the one hand
and MAC and connectivity issues on the other hand. The goal of the book
is to clearly link physical layer aspects with medium access and
topology aspects, in order to provide the reader with a clear
understanding of how to approach the design of proper distributed signal
processing and medium access algorithms in this context.