Digital Communications Systems: With Satellites and Fiber Optics Applications

Unique in scope and content, this book incorporates all the major topics related to digital communications into a single volume. It examines, in some detail, the three mediums utilized in digital transmission--line-of-sight, satellite and optical fibers. Features practical examples of system design. Noise in Communications Systems. Voice Channel Digital Processing. Digital Radio. Line-of-Sight Microwave Links. Communications Satellites. Satellite Earth Stations. Satellite Access. Satellite Links. Optical Fiber Communications. Optical-Fiber System Analysis and Design. System Measurements and Performance Evaluation. Elements of High Definition TV. For practicing Digital Communications engineers, engineers in other disciplines intending to enter the Digital Communications field, Scientists, Technical Managers, and Technologists.