Aims to teach the reader of the underlying principles and practical applications of digital A/V, and to show where technology is heading in the 21st century. The book shows how to screen and select A/V system components, and how to choose the best design approaches for a particular system. Broadcast and computer system-design engineers should find this a useful text for an understanding of analogue-digital conversion, video cameras, digital transmission and processing, compression, recording and storage, post-production, and more.

Satellite Technology, Second Edition is a complete update of this popular handbook exploring the world of communication satellites. It will help broadcast professionals and students fully understand these indispensable telecommunications tools. Written in easy-to-understand language, this book covers topics ranging from theories of satellite operation to practical instructions for the initial set-up of mobile earth stations. The second edition has been thoroughly updated to include: * the impact of rapid advances in digital technology, * the mass deployment of digital DBS systems, * new initiatives in satellite design, and * changes in regulations.

Satellite Technology, Second Edition is a complete update of this popular handbook exploring the world of communication satellites. It will help broadcast professionals and students fully understand these indispensable telecommunications tools. Written in easy-to-understand language, this book covers topics ranging from theories of satellite operation to practical instructions for the initial set-up of mobile earth stations.
The second edition has been thoroughly updated to include:
. the impact of rapid advances in digital technology,
. the mass deployment of digital DBS systems,
. new initiatives in satellite design, and
. changes in regulations.

Serves as a complete handbook for the world of communication satellites.
Perfect for both professionals and students.
Thoroughly updated second edition covers all the latest information.