Communications engineering / telecommunications Books

Critically acclaimed text for computer performance analysis--now in its second editionThe Second Edition of this now-classic text provides a current and thorough treatment of queueing systems, queueing networks, continuous and discrete-time Markov...

Explains the reasons, limitations and trade-offs inherent tocommunications satellites. The first half deals with link powerbudgets as well as communications hardware and examples of completelink budgets. Spacecraft technology and a description of...

This updated edition concentrates on modern analysis and design. Includes new material in the key areas of digital communications, fiber optics, lightwave networks, atmospheric channels and space links--all of which are now critical topics in optical...

Comprehensive, authoritative, practical--an essential guide to the design and operation of telecommunication networks The past decade has seen what can only be described as an evolutionary leap in the field of telecommunication networks. The penetration...

A disruptive technology is a technology or innovation that results in worse product performance different from the expected or predicted performance; an example is that the Internet accessible mobile phone was thought to be a portable substitute for the...

The first accessible, comprehensive treatment of synchronization in digital communications. This two-volume work presents a bottom-up approach—emphasis is on applications rather than mathematics. The first volume presents the basics of phase, frequency...

Quality of Service (QoS) is continuously growing in importance in the telecommunications industry because competition is growing fiercer by the day. By drawing on 30 years of experience, William C. Hardy explains how to examine specific tools and...

A comprehensive discussion of multiple access protocols for cellular systems and the consideration of the specific constraints and capabilities of second and third generation systems regarding the multiple access protocols.Beginning by introducing the...

Mobile communication systems have become one of the hottest areas in the field of telecommunications and it is predicted that within the next decade a considerable number of connections will become partially or completely wireless. Rapid development of...

Recent years have witnessed an explosion of new operators and customers of cellular mobile communications and the importance of wireless/mobile communications in today's telecommunications industry is indisputable. The Final Report of COST 259,...

Asynchronous Transfer Mode (ATM) has revolutionized telecommunications, and has become an integral part of the networking infrastructure.This introductory well-structured text on ATM networks describes their development, architecture, congestion control,...

Thoroughly revised and updated, the second edition of GSM Cellular Radio Telephony, offers guidance through the evolving field of GSM networks. By presenting the GSM standard it describes the varied aspects of this technology including international...

The first book exclusively on sonar and sonar technology. Written by an engineer (with over 40 years of experience in the field) for engineers. Taking an engineering approach rather than a physics/math one it provides an understanding of the basic...

In this book, Tewari emphasizes the physical principles and engineering applications of modern control system design. Instead of detailing the mathematical theory, MATLAB examples are used throughout.

Provides a thorough and accessible introduction to the fast-growing area of multirate digital signal processing covering both the fundamental theory and the practical applications. The key characteristic of multirate algorithms is their high...

The products that drive the wireless communication industry, such as cell phones and pagers, employ circuits that operate at radio and microwave frequencies. Following on from a highly successful first edition, the second edition provides readers with a...

A comprehensive resource on multimedia communications. Covers recent trends and standardization activities in multimedia communications, such as layered structures, underlying theories and the current best design techniques. Describes the convergence of...

Presents a combined view of content and wireless technologies useful to both the industry and academia Offers a good mix of theory and practice to understand the internal working of the wireless/mobile content delivery networks Bridges the gap between...

A comprehensive introduction to CDMA theory and applicationCode division multiple access (CDMA) communication is rapidly replacing time- and frequency-division methods as the cornerstone of wireless communication and mobile radio. Theory of Code Division...

Wireless Local Loop (WLL) is now widely recognized as an economically viable technology for provision of telecommunication services to subscribers in sparsely populated as well as highly congested areas. However, the preparation of the business case,...

The respected classic, now in a handy paperback edition Originally published in 1971, Harry Van Trees' Detection, Estimation, and Modulation Theory, Part II is one of the classic references in the area of nonlinear modulation theory and analog...

Wiley Survival Guide in Global Telecommunications: Signaling Principles, Protocols, and Wireless Systems provides a rapid introduction to the whole field of telecom technologies and will provide a consistent starting point for further study for the...

An important look at bandwidth-efficient modulations with applications to today's Space programBased on research and results obtained at the California Institute of Technology's Jet Propulsion Laboratory, this timely book defines, describes, and then...

A valuable reference for students and professionals in the field of deep space navigationDrawing on fundamental principles and practices developed during decades of deep space exploration at the California Institute of Technology's Jet Propulsion...

After a period when optical links appeared to become the solution to all transmission problems, the ongoing revolution in the telecommunications sector and the advances in technology have brought microwave links back to center stage. * Detailed...

Concentrates on practical applications rather than theory. The author is an established name in the field. Offers a tutorial and practical approach for practitioners and students alike.

A software radio is a radio whose channel modulation waveforms are defined in software. All wireless telephones are controlled by this software. Written by the leader in the field, this book covers the technology that will allow cellular telephones to...

Trunked radio enables full-duplex radio communication using asingle transmission frequency, making the technique more efficientin handling radio traffic. Written by an expert in this area, thisbook presents a much-needed discussion of trunked radio...

From the reviews of the Second Edition . "The book stresses how systems operate and the rationale behind their design, rather than presenting rigorous analytical formulations . [It provides] the practicality and breadth essential to mastering the...

This exciting new book addresses the need for a text that presents a broad range of topics on wireless communication systems for undergraduate seniors and first year graduate students. Introduction to Wireless Systems is the first book to provide the...

A collection of work from top researchers in the field, this book covers all aspects of self-similar network traffic. Readers will gain a better understanding of these networks through a broad introduction to the topic, as well as suggestions for future...

How to choose cellular service wisely and become an adept cellularuserKeeping in touch via cellular is increasingly vital in today'sfast--paced world. The technology now boasts over 50 millionsubscribers, and that figure is expected to double in the next...

This new edition of a highly successful book is completely updated and revised to reflect the latest developments involving the transmission of digital information over wireless networks. Written by an industry expert with over 32 years in the field, the...

A complete guide to marketing cellular devices and services Cellular Marketing is an all-encompassing guide to cellular sales. From product and pricing to strategy, marketing, and analysis, this book offers comprehensive guidance to help you improve your...

Explore the world's satellite communications technology Mobile Satellite Communications Handbook details the various existing and planned satellite systems from around the globe. Beginning with a brief introduction to satellite communication technology,...

A complete guide to radio data transmission Data Over Radio: Data and Digital Processing Techniques in Mobile and Cellular Radio is a comprehensive guide to data transmission and processing using radio waves. Covering both hardware and software...

Explore information theory as it relates to the fundamental aspects of communication systems Information theory is at work all around us, every day, and in all our communications. Information Theory and Reliable Communication delves into the mathematical...

A comprehensive introduction to radar principlesThis volume fills a need in industry and universities for a comprehensive introductory text on radar principles. Well-organized and pedagogically driven, this book focuses on basic and optimum methods of...

Offers a well-rounded, mathematical approach to problems in signal interpretation using the latest time, frequency, and mixed-domain methods Equally useful as a reference, an up-to-date review, a learning tool, and a resource for signal analysis...

Architectures BABAK MATINPOUR and JOY LASKAR * Describes the actual implementation of receiver architectures from the initial design to an IC-based product * Presents many tricks-of-the-trade not usually covered in textbooks * Covers a range of...

Provides a practical introduction written by engineers from the leading wireless LAN manufacturers Each chapter brings the reader up-to-date with the latest in LAN technology from such companies as 3com, Alcatel, Ericsson, Intermec, Mobilian, Cisco...

This is the first book on space-time coding for wireless communications, one of the most promising techniques for ensuring bandwidth efficiency. The text describes theoretical principles as well as engineering applications; discusses key criteria in the...

This is the first book to provide comprehensive coverage of hardware and circuit design specifically for engineers working in wireless communications. It serves as a reference for practicing engineers and technicians working in the areas of RF,...

What telecommunications professionals need to know about nonlinearoptical communication systemsThis book responds to the need for a coherent approach to nonlinearoptical communication systems. It gives telecommunicationsresearchers and engineers a handle...

A readable, understandable introduction to DSP for professionals and students alike . . .This practical guide is a welcome alternative to more complicated introductions to DSP. It assumes no prior DSP experience and takes the reader step-by-step through...

A comprehensive, practical and up-to-date exposition on digital signal processing. Both mathematical and useful, this book uses a rigorous approach to help readers learn the theory and practice of DSP. It discusses practical spectral analysis, including...

A fresh look at electronics in the real world of Electromagnetic interference, the physical environment, and utility power . . .Despite the many advances in electronics, the semiconductor revolution, and technologies that perform well above 100...

Reflecting the growing importance of multi-mode transmission media in communications, radar, sensors, remote sensing, and many other industrial applications, this work presents analytic methods for calculating the transmission statistics of microwave and...