Practical Radio Engineering and Telemetry for Industry (IDC Technology) [Paperback]

David Bailey BEng (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0750658037 | ISBN-13: 978-0750658034 | Publication Date: September 11, 2003 | Edition: 1

Instrumentation and control, and electrical power engineering are increasingly reliant on radio-based communication technology. This is a comprehensive book covering the essentials of telemetry and radio communications. It explains the principles of telemetry and radio communications, describes their application and equips you with the skills to analyse, specify and debug telemetry and radio communications systems.

Key issues addressed in this book are:
* how to design and install radio (wireless) links
* apply latest satellite technologies to your telemetry system
* how to design and install microwave links
* troubleshoot telemetry communications problems
* tips, tricks and traps with radio links

· A guide to the design, installation and utilization of radio applications in instrumentation and control, and electrical power engineering
· Explains the principles of telemetry and radio communications, describes their application and equips you with the skills to analyse, specify and debug telemetry and radio communications systems
· Addresses topical areas such as designing and installing wireless communications links, the application of satellite technologies in telemetry, microwave links, etc.

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Book Description

Telemetry and radio communications demystified - essential reading for electrical engineers and control engineers.

About the Author

David Bailey has worked as a telecommunications design engineer in Europe, Australia, Africa and Hong Kong for the past fifteen years. He built up an excellent reputation whilst working for IDC Technologies as a superb instructor in the area of radio engineering. He currently consults to a number of blue chip clients in the telecommunications industry.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 320 pages
• Publisher: Newnes; 1 edition (September 11, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0750658037
• ISBN-13: 978-0750658034
• Product Dimensions: 10.3 x 7.7 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.5 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,380,367 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great overview of radio technology!, February 2, 2010

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This review is from: Practical Radio Engineering and Telemetry for Industry (IDC Technology) (Paperback)

I got this as a primer to help me explain the technology to a client. It's a great high-level technical reference. I don't think it's suitable as an in-depth coverage of radio technology... but it sure helped me explain the technology to my client.