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Schiff, Maurice
Introduction to communication systems simulation.
1. Telecommunications systems Computer simulation
I. Title
621.3 82 0113

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Dedication

To my wife Sharon, for the many hours
I devoted to this book that I couldn t devote to her.

About the Author

Maurice Schiff received his Ph.D. from the University of California, San Diego in 1969. He has more than 35 years of experience in the field of digital communications, spread spectrum systems, digital signal processing, and radar systems. From 1973 to 1978 Dr. Schiff was at ITT, Ft.