
Practical Communication Theory
Dave Adamy(Author)
SciTech Publishing Inc
2nd Edition
Published on 18. August 2014
Book
Paperback/Softback
176 pages
978-1-61353-186-0 (ISBN)
Description
Practical Communication Theory, 2nd Edition enables the reader to quickly and easily generate the answers to real-world problems encountered in specifying, testing, and fielding any type of systems that involve radio propagation. It deals with free space radio propagation and propagation near the ground and over the ridge lines.
Now in its second edition, Practical Communication has been updated to include new material on radio propagation near the earth in communication bands, which also explains how to use the slide rule scales for each of the appropriate propagation modes. The section on dynamic range has been expanded and there is additional material on knife-edge diffraction. The appendices have also been updated to include extra propagation formulae and graphs.
Please note, this book contains mention of a slide rule, which was previously provided alongside the product upon purchase. However, due to a change in distribution processes, the publisher is unfortunately no longer able to provide slide rules to customers. We apologise for any inconvenience caused.
Now in its second edition, Practical Communication has been updated to include new material on radio propagation near the earth in communication bands, which also explains how to use the slide rule scales for each of the appropriate propagation modes. The section on dynamic range has been expanded and there is additional material on knife-edge diffraction. The appendices have also been updated to include extra propagation formulae and graphs.
Please note, this book contains mention of a slide rule, which was previously provided alongside the product upon purchase. However, due to a change in distribution processes, the publisher is unfortunately no longer able to provide slide rules to customers. We apologise for any inconvenience caused.
Reviews / Votes
'This book very nicely covers the design and analysis of real-life radio point-to-point communications in an easy to understand, but very practical (as promised by the title) way' -- Joel R. Hallas, W1ZR for QST, ARRL (The National Association for Amateur Radio)More details
Series
Edition
2nd edition
Language
English
Place of publication
New York
United States
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
Dimensions
Height: 240 mm
Width: 161 mm
Thickness: 14 mm
Weight
437 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-61353-186-0 (9781613531860)
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Person
Dave Adamy is an internationally recognised expert in electronic warfare. He has 50 years of experience as a systems engineer and program technical director, developing EW systems from DC to Light, deployed on platforms from submarines to space, with specifications from QRC to high reliability. For the last 30 years, he has run his own company, performing studies for the US Government and defense contractors. He has also presented a number of courses in the US, Europe and Australia on Electronic Warfare and related subjects. He has published over 330 professional articles on Electronic Warfare, receiver system design and closely related subjects, including the popular EW101 column in the Journal of Electronic Defense. He has 15 books in print and is a past National President of the Association of Old Crows.
Content
Chapter 1: Introduction
Chapter 2: About dB
Chapter 3: Signal-to-Noise Ratio
Chapter 4: The Communication Link
Chapter 5: The Link Equation
Chapter 6: Receiver Sensitivity and Dynamic Range
Chapter 7: Challenging Conditions
Appendix A: Derivation of Equations and Charts
Appendix B: Signal Strength in the Ether Waves
Appendix C: Quick Formulas for Antennas
Appendix D: Quick Formulas for Receiver Sensitivity and Dynamic Range
Appendix E: Quick Formulas for Propagation
Appendix F: Quick Formulas For Doppler Shift
Appendix G: Antenna and Propagation Slide Rule
Chapter 2: About dB
Chapter 3: Signal-to-Noise Ratio
Chapter 4: The Communication Link
Chapter 5: The Link Equation
Chapter 6: Receiver Sensitivity and Dynamic Range
Chapter 7: Challenging Conditions
Appendix A: Derivation of Equations and Charts
Appendix B: Signal Strength in the Ether Waves
Appendix C: Quick Formulas for Antennas
Appendix D: Quick Formulas for Receiver Sensitivity and Dynamic Range
Appendix E: Quick Formulas for Propagation
Appendix F: Quick Formulas For Doppler Shift
Appendix G: Antenna and Propagation Slide Rule