JOHN WATKINSON

A complete, professional 'bible' on all aspects of audio and video compression using MPEG technology, including the MPEG-4 standard and, in this second edition, H-264. The clarity of explanation and depth of technical detail combine to make this book an essential and definitive reference work. THE MPEG HANDBOOK is both a theoretical and practical treatment of the subject. Fundamental knowledge is provided alongside practical guidance on how to avoid pitfalls and poor quality. The often-neglected issues of reconstructing the signal timebase at the decoder and of synchronizing the signals in a multiplex are treated fully here. Previously titled MPEG-2, the book is frequently revised to cover the latest applications of the technology. * Benefit from John Watkinson's in-depth understanding of MPEG technology with explanations developed and proven in seminars presented worldwide. * Comprehensive coverage of the main and latest standards--MPEG-1, MPEG-2, MPEG-4, H-264. * Learn how you can apply MPEG technology to achieve the best quality. * Coverage of enabling technologies such as interpolation, motion estimation and transforms. * An invaluable treatment of significant new extensions made available by MPEG-4, such as object coding, mesh coding and animation. * Essential reading for those involved with the delivery of compressed audio, video, graphics and interactive capability over the Internet and broadband networks.

The modern helicopter is a sophisticated device which merges a surprising number of technologies together. This wide range of disciplines is one of the fascinations of the helicopter, but it is also makes a complete understanding difficult. Those searching for an understanding of the helicopter will find The Art of the Helicopter invaluable. John Watkinson approaches every subject associated with the helicopter from first principles and builds up in a clearly explained logical sequence using plain English and clear diagrams, avoiding unnecessary mathematics. Technical terms and buzzwords are defined and acronyms are spelled out. Misnomers, myths and old wives tales (for there are plenty surrounding helicopters) are disposed of. Whilst the contents of the book are expressed in straightforward language there is no oversimplification and the content is based on established physics and accepted theory. The student of helicopter technology or aerodynamics will find here a concise introduction leading naturally to more advanced textbooks on the subject. * Designed to complement the instruction of PPL(H) flying training in order to assist helicopter pilots in-training to achieve their "wings". * Clear and simple diagrams aid verbal explanations to provide an easy to understand account of how helicopters are made, how they fly and how to fly them. * The only book to cover all the aspects of helicopter design, manufacture and performance in one volume.

Abarca todas las tecnologías principales: sobremuestreo, el modelado del ruido y las teorías de corrección, tratándose de forma sencilla y precisa. Se describen los principales tipos de grabadores: DAT, DASH, DCC, CD y MiniDisc, asi como la creciente tecnologia de edicion de audio en disco duro.Indice Extractado: Introduccion al Audio Digital - El proceso de conversion - Principios esenciales - Principios de la codificacion digital - Interconexiones en audio digital - Grabadores de cintas de audio digital - Unidades de disco magnetico - Edicion de audio digital - Discos opticos en audio digital - Glosario.

Esta obra se constituye como una obra asequible que reune todos los aspectos fundamentales del Vídeo Digital y que va dirigida a toda clase de lectores, profesionales o no. Cada tema es tratado de manera sencilla, completa y con toda precision, apoyado por numerosos esquemas, donde quedan recogidas tanto la teoria como las aplicaciones practicas de estas nuevas tecnicas.Indice Extractado: Prologo - Introduccion al video digital - El proceso de conversion - Procesamiento digital - Principios de la codificacion digital - Interconexiones para video digital - Introduccion al VTR digital - Edicion no lineal de video - Glosario - indice Alfabetico.