Satellite Communication Systems: Design Principles (Macmillan new electronics series) by Madhavendra Richharia Satellite Communication Systems: Design Principles (Macmillan new electronics series) by Madhavendra Richharia PDF, ePub eBook D0wnl0ad This is an examination of the various elements that constitute a satellite communications system and a description of the fundamentals of satellite system design.The book introduces up-to-date operational systems as examples of how the concepts and techniques are applied in practice. The topics covered include: satellit orbits; communication links; modulation and coding; baseband signals; multiple-access techniques; earth stations; and communication satellites. Topics such as modulation, coding and baseband signals are considered from the specific viewpoint of the satellite communications engineer. The book is designed to provide the basis for a 10-15 hour lecture course. It includes practical examples, end-of-chapter problems and appendicesco...
PDF⋙ An Introduction to NURBS: With Historical Perspective (The Morgan Kaufmann Series in Computer Graphics) by David F. Rogers
An Introduction to NURBS: With Historical Perspective (The Morgan Kaufmann Series in Computer Graphics) by David F. Rogers An Introduction to NURBS: With Historical Perspective (The Morgan Kaufmann Series in Computer Graphics) by David F. Rogers PDF, ePub eBook D0wnl0ad The latest from a computer graphics pioneer, An Introduction to NURBS is the ideal resource for anyone seeking a theoretical and practical understanding of these very important curves and surfaces. Beginning with Bézier curves, the book develops a lucid explanation of NURBS curves, then does the same for surfaces, consistently stressing important shape design properties and the capabilities of each curve and surface type. Throughout, it relies heavily on illustrations and fully worked examples that will help you grasp key NURBS concepts and deftly apply them in your work. Supplementing the lucid, point-by-point instructions are illuminating accounts of the history of NURBS, written by some of its most prominent figures....