Publisher's Synopsis
Joint Source-Channel Coding
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 JSCC technologies for communications systems, including coding and decoding algorithms, and emerging applications of JSCC in current wireless communications. The book covers the full range of theoretical and technical areas before concluding with a section considering recent applications and emerging designs for JSCC. A methodical reference for academic and industrial researchers, development engineers, system engineers, system architects and software engineers, this book:
- Explains how JSCC leads to high performance in communication systems and networks
- Consolidates key material from multiple disparate sources
- Is an ideal reference for graduate-level courses on digital or wireless communications, as well as courses on information theory
- Targets professionals involved with digital and wireless communications and networking systems
