Introduction to SNG and ENG Microwave (Hardcover)

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.

General

Imprint:	Routledge
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Release date:	April 2016
First published:	2004
Authors:	Jonathan Higgins
Dimensions:	216 x 138mm (L x W)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	216
ISBN-13:	978-1-138-14127-8
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 Promotions
LSN:	1-138-14127-5
Barcode:	9781138141278

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