Communications subject guide 

AI for Communication provides an accessible overview of how artificial intelligence is transforming the ways people create, share, and understand information. The book examines key AI technologies—including machine translation, natural language processing, social robots, large language models, and generative AI—and explores their impact on human communication across personal, professional, and societal contexts. By explaining both the capabilities and limitations of these technologies, the author highlights how AI is reshaping language, interaction, creativity, and knowledge exchange while raising important questions about trust, ethics, and the future relationship between humans and intelligent systems. The book concludes by considering emerging trends and future developments, offering readers a broad understanding of AI’s growing role in communication and its implications for individuals, organizations, and society.

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Satellite Communications and Networks provides a comprehensive introduction to the principles, technologies, and architectures that underpin modern satellite communication systems. The book covers the fundamentals of satellite orbits, constellation design, system architectures, and satellite types before examining key networking concepts, including physical-layer communications, antennas, medium access techniques, and network and transport protocols. It also explores the growing integration of satellite and terrestrial networks, highlighting the role of satellites in 5G and emerging 6G non-terrestrial network (NTN) technologies. In addition to technical foundations, the book addresses critical contemporary challenges such as sustainability, space safety, and cybersecurity, offering readers a broad understanding of how satellite networks support global connectivity and how they are evolving to meet future communication needs.

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Wireless Communication Technologies: Roles, Responsibilities, and Impact of IoT, 6G, and Blockchain Practices examines the rapid evolution of wireless communication systems and their role in enabling emerging digital technologies. The book explores a wide range of topics, including mobile edge computing, Internet of Things (IoT) sensor networks, vehicular communications, blockchain integration, machine learning applications, software-defined networking, and Internet of Medical Things (IoMT) solutions. It highlights how the convergence of AI, IoT, 5G/6G networks, and advanced wireless architectures is transforming data communication, industrial operations, healthcare, and next-generation computing environments. By combining theoretical concepts, practical applications, and discussions of current research challenges, the book provides a comprehensive overview of the opportunities and complexities shaping the future of wireless communication technologies.

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Hybrid Communication Systems for Future 6G and Beyond: Visible Light Communication & Radio Over Fiber Technology explores advanced communication technologies designed to meet the growing demands of future 6G networks. The book examines the principles and applications of Visible Light Communication (VLC) and Radio over Fiber (RoF) systems, highlighting their potential to deliver high-capacity, low-latency, and energy-efficient wireless connectivity. It discusses the integration of digital coherent technologies with RoF architectures and presents proposed hybrid indoor communication models that combine the strengths of optical and wireless networks. The text also considers the emerging role of artificial intelligence and machine learning in optimizing next-generation communication systems and identifies key research challenges and opportunities for VLC and hybrid network development. Overall, the book provides a forward-looking perspective on innovative communication architectures that could support the performance, scalability, and reliability requirements of future 6G and beyond networks.

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Principles of Data Transfer Through Communications Networks, the Internet, and Autonomous Mobiles provides a comprehensive foundation in data communications and computer networking, covering the principles that enable information exchange across modern wired and wireless networks. The book examines core topics including signal transmission, traffic modeling, multiplexing, queueing systems, multiple access techniques, switching technologies, routing, error control, congestion management, and Internet architecture. It further explores wireless and mobile networking technologies, including local area networks, cellular systems, mobile ad hoc networks, and next-generation networking solutions designed to enhance performance and scalability. Extending beyond traditional networking, the text also considers communication and traffic management requirements for autonomous vehicles and addresses critical security issues. By combining theoretical concepts with practical networking challenges, the book offers a thorough understanding of how data is transferred efficiently, reliably, and securely across contemporary communication systems.

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Satellite Ground Station Antennas: Electrical, Mechanical, and Civil Engineering Design provides a multidisciplinary examination of the design, construction, and operation of satellite ground station antenna systems. The book integrates electrical, mechanical, and civil engineering perspectives to explain the analysis and design of antenna systems, including reflectors, feed systems, tracking mechanisms, and structural components. It also addresses practical considerations such as antenna protection, site selection, environmental factors, and performance verification to ensure reliable satellite communications. By combining theoretical principles with engineering practices and real-world design considerations, the text serves as a comprehensive resource for engineers and professionals involved in the development, deployment, and maintenance of satellite ground infrastructure.

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Cryptography and Satellite Navigation explores the intersection of modern cryptographic techniques and satellite navigation systems, examining how security technologies can protect critical positioning, navigation, and timing services from manipulation and attack. The book begins with an introduction to satellite navigation principles and system architectures before providing a thorough overview of cryptographic foundations, including symmetric encryption, hashing, public-key cryptography, and cryptographic protocols. Building on these concepts, it focuses on securing satellite navigation signals through methods such as navigation message authentication, spreading code protection, and hybrid signal protection approaches. The text also considers broader challenges facing the satellite navigation ecosystem, including emerging threats and the potential impact of quantum technologies on future security solutions. By combining navigation engineering with cybersecurity principles, the book offers a comprehensive framework for understanding and enhancing the resilience of modern satellite navigation systems.

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RF and Microwave Engineering: Fundamentals of Wireless Communications provides a foundational introduction to the principles and technologies that underpin modern wireless communication systems. The book presents the core concepts of electromagnetic fields and waves, transmission line theory, waveguides, scattering parameters, RF components, and antenna systems, explaining how these elements interact to enable the transmission and reception of radio-frequency signals. It also examines radio wave propagation and the practical challenges involved in designing and analysing RF and microwave communication systems. By combining theoretical fundamentals with engineering applications, the text equips students and practitioners with the knowledge required to understand, design, and optimize the wireless technologies that support contemporary communication networks.

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6G Security: New Frontiers in Mobile Network Technologies and Verticals explores the security challenges and opportunities associated with the development of sixth-generation (6G) mobile networks and their integration across diverse industry sectors. The book examines emerging 6G technologies, architectures, and services, focusing on how evolving communication infrastructures can be protected against increasingly sophisticated cyber threats. It addresses key security issues related to next-generation wireless networks, data privacy, trust management, authentication, and the protection of critical applications and vertical industries that will rely on 6G connectivity. By bringing together perspectives on mobile communications, cybersecurity, and future digital ecosystems, the text provides a forward-looking analysis of the strategies, frameworks, and technologies needed to ensure secure, resilient, and trustworthy 6G networks.

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5G Narrowband Internet of Things: With Satellite Connectivity and Artificial Intelligence provides a comprehensive examination of Narrowband IoT (NB-IoT) technologies within the context of 5G and emerging 6G communication networks. The book explores the architectural foundations of the Internet of Things (IoT), detailing the key protocol layers and network functions that enable efficient, low-power, and large-scale device connectivity. It analyses quality-of-service mechanisms, radio resource management, and the operation of NB-IoT across terrestrial and non-terrestrial (satellite) communication networks. The text also investigates practical deployment scenarios and real-world use cases, highlighting how satellite connectivity can extend IoT coverage to remote and underserved regions. Finally, it examines the growing role of artificial intelligence and machine learning in optimizing network performance, resource allocation, and intelligent IoT applications, providing readers with a forward-looking perspective on the evolution of connected systems.

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Key books on wireless and satellite communications, 5G/6G networks, IoT, AI, and cybersecurity, covering both core principles and emerging technologies shaping the future of communication systems.

View Wireless Networks (2001-present, one year delay)

Research on wireless information networks, telecommunications, and communication technologies, covering developments in wireless systems, networking, and related engineering fields.

View International Journal of Wireless Information Networks (1997-present, one year delay)

Covering developments in satellite communications, wireless technologies, broadcasting, and telecommunications, providing industry news and updates on emerging trends and technologies.

View Wireless Satellite and Broadcasting Newsletter (2011-present)

Research in computer science, telecommunications, and related technologies, covering developments in computing, networks, and communication systems.

View the Computer science and telecommunications (2009-present)

Research on antenna design, radio wave propagation, electromagnetic theory, and wireless communication technologies.

View the International Journal of Antennas and Propagation (2008-present)

IET Journals

IET Communications (fully open access journal)

IET Microwaves, Antennas & Propagation (fully open access journal)

IET Networks (fully open access journal)

IET Radar, Sonar & Navigation (fully open access journal)

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