Modern Radio Science 1999 (first Published For Theinternational Union Of Radio Science By Oxford University Press, 1999)

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This book contains fifteen chapters written by world leaders in various research areas in radio science. Each chapter describes the most exciting and important scientific developments that have taken place during the last three years. Fundamental information for a non-specialist is provided to facilitate understanding,and in addition the most current developments are highlighted. Several chapters deal with issues of radio communication—for example, satellite communication, mobile communication (wireless telephones), and associated measurements—and discuss the resultant problems in electromagnetic spectrum congestion. Three chapters outline closely associated issues, namely new ways of modelling and designing systems, components and antennas. New developments and techniques are also covered in the scientific applications of radar, radio astronomy, and plasma waves. In two chapters attention is devoted to quite different research issues at very low frequencies: those of atmospheric noise and interference, and the biological effects of power-line electromagnetic fields. Also Published by Oxford University Press Getting the Message: A History of Communications Laszlo Solymar Review of Radio Science 1993–1996 Edited by W. Ross Stone XXVI General Assembly of the International Union of Radio Science Toronto, Canada