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Introduction to SNG and ENG Microwave (Paperback, New) Loot Price: R1,465
Discovery Miles 14 650
Introduction to SNG and ENG Microwave (Paperback, New): Jonathan Higgins

Introduction to SNG and ENG Microwave (Paperback, New)

Jonathan Higgins

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An excellent primer on the subject, this book gives beginning professionals in satellite newsgathering an introduction to the technologies and processes involved. It will also suit journalists, editors and producers needing to understand this important element of the newsgathering chain.

Written for the complete beginner, the book shows how typical transmission chains work and their communication with the studio. It also offers a brief introduction to analogue and digital theory before going onto to explain Electronic Newsgathering (ENG) systems: from basic principles: transmission and reception chains, frequencies used and why, through to audio channel, subcarriers and digital modulation, as well as applications: radio cameras, window links, infra-red & laser links.
A brief chapter on satellite theory gives an overview of satellite communication and orbits, basic satellite communication theory, transportables (flyaways') and trucks, as well as analogue vs digital issues, digital compression and MPEG. Systems regulations and operations are also introduced as well as safety and logistics issues.
If you're looking for a quick and easy introduction to the subject, this book will act as an essential on the job reference guide.
*Easy to understand, useful quick-start' guide to satellite newsgathering.
*Provides a basic grounding in analogue, digital, compression and satellite technology for a comprehensive understanding of the subject.
*Shows how the process works from beginning to end including important legal and safety issues.

General

Imprint: Focal Press
Country of origin: United Kingdom
Release date: November 2003
First published: 2004
Authors: Jonathan Higgins
Dimensions: 216 x 138 x 12mm (L x W x T)
Format: Paperback
Pages: 220
Edition: New
ISBN-13: 978-0-240-51662-2
Categories: Books > Computing & IT > General theory of computing > General
Books > Computing & IT > Applications of computing > General
Books > Business & Economics > Industry & industrial studies > Media, information & communication industries > Press & journalism
Books > Professional & Technical > Electronics & communications engineering > Communications engineering / telecommunications > Satellite communication
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LSN: 0-240-51662-1
Barcode: 9780240516622

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