This text presents introductory and advanced concepts of telemetry systems.
In essence, it is written for both the beginning and the seasoned telemetering
engineer and telecommunication engineer. The details of telemetry systems
design are emphasized but always with a view of the overall system. Current
and future systems and their design are discussed whenever possible, in the
context of specifications outlined in the Inter-Range Instrumentation Group
(IRIG) documents, specifically 106-00.
Digital communications is the primary thrust of Telemetry Systems
Engineering for the simple reason that most new telemetry systems, and
indeed, communication systems in general are primarily digital. The book
addresses two subjects of substantial importance to the telemetry engineer:
(1) M-ary communication systems, and (2) link analysis. Engineers that have
studied telemetry systems from Telemetry Systems Design and students who
have taken courses using the first book have suggested strongly that both
these topics be included in the next book.