Joint Source–Channel Coding

Consolidating key theories, concepts, and important developments in JSCC into one accessible source, Joint Source-Channel Coding provides researchers, engineers, and students with an indispensable resource on a key area of performance enhancement for communications networks.

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Consolidating knowledge on Joint Source-Channel Coding (JSCC), this book provides an indispensable resource on a key area of performance enhancement for communications networks Presenting in one volume the key theories, concepts and important developments in the area of Joint Source-Channel Coding (JSCC), this book provides the fundamental material needed to enhance the performance of digital and wireless communication systems and networks. It comprehensively introduces the joint source-channel coding technologies for communications systems, including the coding and decoding algorithms, and its emerging applications in current wireless communications. Beginning with introductory material on the topic, the content also covers the full range of theoretical and technical areas before concluding with a section considering emerging applications and designs for source-channel coding.
* Presents the material needed to understand how to obtain high performance in communication systems and networks * Consolidates important material only previously available from many sources * Methodical approach makes the book an ideal reference for graduate-level courses on digital or wireless communications, as well as courses on information theory * Also targets professionals involved with digital and wireless communications and networking systems An ideal reference for Academic and industrial researchers; Development engineers, system engineers, system architects and software engineers.