RF and Microwave Applications and Systems (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9780849372193)

This volume, RF and Microwave Applications and Systems, includes a wide range of articles that discuss RF and microwave systems used for communication and radar and heating applications. Commercial, avionics, medical, and military applications are addressed. An overview of commercial communications systems is provided. Past, current, and emerging cellular systems, navigation systems, and satellite-based systems are discussed. Specific voice and data commercial systems are investigated more thoroughly in individual chapters that follow. Detailed discussions of military electronics, avionics, and radar (both military and automotive) are provided in separate chapters. A chapter focusing on FR/microwave energy used for therapeutic medicine is also provided. Systems considerations including thermal, mechanical, reliability, power management, and safety are discussed in separate chapters. Engineering processes are also explored in articles about corporate initiatives, cost modeling, and design reviews. The book closes with a discussion of the underlying physics of electromagnetic propagation and interference. In addition to new chapters on WiMAX and broadband cable, nearly every existing chapter features extensive updates and several were completely rewritten to reflect the massive changes areas such as radio navigation and electronic warfare.

Author: Mike Golio
ISBN-10: 0849372194
ISBN-13: 9780849372193
Publisher: CRC Press
Language: English
Published: 12/22/2007
Pages: 690
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 3.01lbs
Size: 10.29h x 7.25w x 1.65d

Review Citation(s):
Scitech Book News 03/01/2008 pg. 168