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.

The Art of the Helicopter

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The art of digital audio

Arts & Photography

Music

Focal Press

The industry "bible" is back and it's better than ever. The Art of Digital Video has served as the ultimate reference guide for those working with digital video for generations. Now this classic has been revised and re-written by international consultant and industry leader John Watkinson to include important technical updates on this ever-evolving topic. The format has also been improved to include optional sections that provide additional information that you can choose to skip or investigate further, depending on your interests and comfort level with the subject. As the worlds of film, digital imaging, and computing have converged, this book has evolved to remain current and relevant, while still remaining the classic that experts in the field have trusted for years. * Must-have updates throughout this must-have guide * Re-written by a widely acclaimed author and authority in the field * More information on emerging technologies

The Art of Digital Video

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Engineering

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First there is an introduction to the principles of digital optimal and magnetic recording, designed to cutting the shortcomings inherent in all realiable recorders. The characteristics of stationary head and rotary head tape recorders are contrasted with these of magnetic and optical disks. The book then introduces the concept of channel coding which allows real data to be recorded despite limitations such as jitter and restricted bandwidth, and shows how elegant coding techniques can dramatically improve the storage of a medium. The reliability of the medium is then compared with the sensitivity of the data to errors, and it is shown that in most cases an error correction system is necessary . Error correction is a complex subject, but the explanations given here eliminate all unnecessary mathematics, making understanding easier. The coding theory is then reinforced by a detailed analysis of a number of modern digital recording formats, including Compact Disc, CDROM, RDAT, and the D-1 and D-2 digital video recorder formats.

Coding for Digital Recording

Technology

Composite video was developed solely to provide a way of broadcasting colour television in a way which would be compatible with existing monochrome receivers. It requires no more bandwidth than a monochrome signal, and so full bandwidth monochrome video recorders could be simply adapted to record colour, and the composite video recorder was born. This is not just a theory book, because it also contains numerous examples of current practice, nor is it just an introductory book, because the detailed descriptions omit nothing of consequence and there are references for those interested in deeper study.

The D-2 Digital Video Recorder

Data recording is becoming increasingly common, from credit-card strips, bar codes, personal computers and compact discs to high definition video recorders. Security, national defence, banking, entertainment, manufacturing and transport systems are now critically dependent on computation and data recording. Much of this book is devoted to techniques which are needed to increase performance. The book is aimed at personnel in manufacturers, R&D departments, computer scientists, hi-fi and communications specialists, students on electronics and computing courses, and disk-drive engineers.

The Art of Data Recording

Reviews of the 1st edition include:- 'Once in a while, someone writes a technical book which becomes the definitive work or industry bible. John Watkinson has done just that with The Art of Digital Audio' - New Scientist 'Mr Watkinson's work commands pride of place amongst the publications on digital audio techniques.' - EBU Review '... a must for all radio engineers interested in complete digital fluency.' - Radio World 'It must be difficult writing a sequel to the Bible. Let's face it, God hasn't got round to it yet, although John Watkinson has, and it only took him five years. In his preface to the new edition, Watkinson suggests, somewhat tongue in cheek, that if the First was the Bible, maybe we should refer to the Second Edition as the New Testament. It's not a bad idea, and one with which I have no arguments..' Studio Sound, March 1995 - Studio Sound, March 1995 'This is an introductory book, a theory book and a reference book all in one.' - Public Address/PLASA News, May 1995 'The first edition of this book is now regarded as a classic in its field.' - Lighting and Sound International, January 1996 Digital audio equipment is more widespread than it was five yars ago, and potential readers now have a greater range of backgrounds. This new edition begins with a chapter which is almost an introductory book in its own right and makes the remainder of the work accessible to all. At the other end of the spectrum more refernces than ever are included to permit serious study. What has not changed is the approach. Every subject is explained from first principles, because if the mechanism is undertsood it can be applied to many probolems. This is an introductory book, a theory book, an applications book and a reference book all rolled into one. Selected as one of the American Library Association's CHOICE magazine's outstanding academic books. Selected as one of the American Library Association's CHOICE magazine's outstanding academic books.

Art of Digital Audio

D-3 is the highest-density DVTR format and offers reduced running costs in an existing composite environment. Digital VTR's use technologies which are absent in the analog machines which preceded them. In this text all of these have been treated from first principles so that no great prior knowledge is needed. The purpose of this book is to describe and explain the D-3 format and its supporting equipment. The book has been written to be easily understandable, with practical examples and references.

The D-3 Digital Video Recorder

This volume includes material on transform coding for data reduction and motion estimation, advanced PAL decoding, 16:9, signature analysis, noise shaping audio converters, workstations and an introduction to the new DTVR formats. Every subject is explained in plain English with the minimum of equations. John Watkinson is an independent consultant in digital video, audio and data technology. He is a Fellow of the AES and is listed in Who's Who in the World. He is the author of numerous other Focal Press books that are recognized as definitive works on the subject.

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The world of videotape recording is moving very fast with new recording formats having been added by all the major manufacturers over the past two years. This book pulls these formats together to enable users of the equipment to get a thorough grounding in the principles behind digital recording and a thorough overview of what formats are currently available. Starting with an introduction to digital VTRs, it covers what is currently happening in the important field of video data reduction, the problems of interfacing, the different types of video - component, composite and HDTV - and in-depth information on all the current digital formats - D1, D2, D3, D5, DCT, Digital Betacam and HD formats.

The Digital Video Tape Recorder

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The Art of the Helicopter

The art of digital audio

The Art of Digital Video

Coding for Digital Recording

The D-2 Digital Video Recorder

The Art of Data Recording

Art of Digital Audio

The D-3 Digital Video Recorder

The Art of Digital Video

The Digital Video Tape Recorder