Издательство CRC Press, 2000. - 402 p.
Отредактированная версия.The field of communications technologies is an extremely volatile one, with new technologies emerging even as I write this preface. This Handbook provides comprehensive coverage of the upcoming developments for those technologies that are expected to have a major impact in this field. The Handbook encompasses a broad spectrum of topics: RSVP, video transmission, JMAPI, electronic commerce, WDM, MBONE, MPLS, optical networks, HDTV, Digital Audio Broadcasting, to mention a few. The articles written provide up-to-date descriptions and salient features of these emerging communications technologies along with comprehensive reference lists on where to acquire additional information.
Although the majority of the articles are technically oriented, the casual or non-technical reader can also benefit from the Handbook , since there are several chapters (DVD, HDTV, Internet Commerce, Broadcasting in the Internet age) that present the subject matter in an informative but easy-going, non-technical style. There is no specific ordering to the articles, and it is not necessary to read the Handbook from start to finish; simply turn to the chapter of interest and enjoy. I am pleased to say that the chapters have been contributed by some of the most prominent and seasoned professionals immersed in the world of voice, data, and video technology today, and they have delivered excellent discourses in their specific areas of expertise. I have included a chapter on emerging security testing and standards evaluation. Although this is not an emerging communication technology in itself, it is important to note that the progress and impact of emerging technologies is in many ways dependent on the existence of accurate security testing and solid, uniform, standards hence the importance of this chapter. This is the last chapter of the Handbook .
I trust you will find the Handbook to be an invaluable reference.Resource ReSerVation Protocol (RSVP)
Multimedia Over IP: RSVP, RTP, RTCP, RTSP
Video Transmission over Wireless Links: State of the Art and Future Challenges
JMAPI - Java Management Application Programming Interface
Cable Modem and HFC
DVD Technology
Switched Network Carrying Capacities
The Development of Multiprotocol Label Switching to Integrate IP With ATM for the Internet Backbone
Designing Multipoint Logically Switched Optical Networks
Multiwavelength Optical Networks (WDM)
IP and Integrated Services
Satellite Communication Systems
Internet/Mbone Audio
Broadcasting in the Internet Age Emerging Business Models for Broadcasting
High Definition Television (HDTV)
The New Technologies of Radio Terrestrial Digital Audio Broadcasting (DAB) and Satellite Digital Audio Radio Service (DARS)
Key Concepts in Internet Commerce
Emerging Security Testing, Evaluation, and Validation The Key to Enhancing Consumer Trust in Security-Enhanced Products
