Advances in Communication Systems

List of ContributorsPrefaceContents of Previous VolumesA Study of Multiple Scattering of Optical Radiation with Applications to Laser Communication Introduction I. Mathematical Model of the Optical Communication System II. Elements of Single-Scattering Theory III. Optical Signals on Multiple-Scattered Fields IV. Detection of Optical Signals V. Mathematical Model for Multiple-Scattered Radiation VI. Computational Aspects of the Equation of Radiative Transfer VII. Numerical Characterization of the Transmission Channel VIII. Applications and Criticisms of the Theory Appendix A Appendix B ReferencesStochastic Approximation: A Recursive Method for Solving Regression Problems I. Introduction II. Stochastic Approximation: Mathematical Foundation and Background III. Applications to Communications Problems ReferencesOptical Techniques in Communication Systems I. Introduction II. Optics Fundamentals III. Applications to Communications IV. Summarizing Remarks ReferencesSynchronous Satellite Communication Systems I. Introduction II. Synchronous Satellites III. Present Synchronous Satellite Technology IV. Anticipated Developments in Synchronous Satellite TechnologyTheory of Adaptive Data Compression I. Introduction II. System Operation III. Data Model IV. Open-Loop Mean Square Error V. Closed-Loop Mean Square Error VI. System Compression Ratio VII. Conclusions ReferencesManned Spaceflight Communications Systems I. Introduction II. Requirements III. Mercury IV. Gemini V. Apollo VI. Spacecraft Antennas VII. Earth Network VIII. Compatibility and Performance Testing Appendix A: Ranging Subsystem Appendix B: Circuit Margin CalculationsOrbiting Geophysical Observatory Communication System I. Introduction II. The OGO Design III. Summary of OGO-A Flight Test Results IV. Summary of OGO-C Flight Test Results V. SummaryAuthor IndexSubject Index