Error Control Systems for Digital Communication and Storage by Wicker B. Stephen, Stephen B. Wicker

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Over the years, error controlcoding has attracted both mathematicians andengineers, but until now, no one book hasapproached the subject from both points of view.This applications-oriented volume providespracticing engineers and researchers with theinformation necessary to design and implementerror control subsystems for digitalcommunications systems. Its comprehensive,state-of-the-art coverage of finite field theory,block codes, convolutional/trellis codes, andsystem design, is both readable and interesting tomathematicians and engineers alike.Provides practicalapplication/implementation notes on every majortype of error control system -- with detailedperformance analyses. Contains an understandable,but moderately rigorous introduction to the theoryof finite fields. Includes a unique presentationon error control for channels with feedback, anexcellent tutorial on trellis coded modulation,and an up-to-date treatment of ARQ protocols.Features a large number of diagrams and examples,many drawn from the space program.The main reference on the design ofthe major error control systems for practicingengineers in the telecommunications industry, andfor researchers new to the field.

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A self-contained survey of error control that can serve as a graduate- level text, as a starting point for those conducting doctoral research in error control coding, and as an applications-oriented text that can provide practicing engineers with the information necessary to design and implement error control subsystems for digital communication systems. It includes a tutorial on trellis coded modulation and an up-to-date treatment of ARQ protocols. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)