1.

Record Nr.

UNINA9910787590503321

Autore

Yalman Nur

Titolo

A passage to peace : global solutions from East and West / / by Nur Yalman, and Daisaku Ikeda

Pubbl/distr/stampa

London : , : I.B. Tauris, , 2008

ISBN

0-7556-2522-6

0-85773-196-3

Edizione

[First edition.]

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (219 p.)

Disciplina

303.48409561

Soggetti

Cultural pluralism - Japan

Cultural pluralism - Turkey

Multiculturalism - Japan

Multiculturalism - Turkey

Peace

International relations

Japan Relations Turkey

Japan Religious life and customs

Turkey Relations Japan

Turkey Religious life and customs

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Includes index.

Sommario/riassunto

"The seas do not separate us; rather, they bring us closer together.' Daisaku Ikeda's opening words to this consistently wide-ranging dialogue set the scene for what follows. For the theme of the book is that of the meeting of minds that follows interaction between peoples who might be geographically distant but who share much in common. Reflecting on his memories of standing on the shores of the Bosphorus, gazing at the adjacent coastlines of Europe and Asia, Ikeda explores the symbol of diversity represented by the cosmopolitan city of Istanbul. The city in which his interlocutor, distinguished social anthropologist Nur Yalman, grew up, remains an icon of ethnic plurality. This reflection leads the authors towards lively exploration of



the customs and cultural mores shared by Japan and Turkey: two countries which historically stand at opposite ends of the great trading route that was the Silk Road, but which have old traditions of reciprocity and friendship.At the heart of this book lies these two men's mutual commitment to what they characterise as 'soft peace', or the attempt to resolve conflict through empathic engagement with those who hold alternative views. Touching on such vital themes as inter-religious dialogue, education, the environment and those common aspects of humanity which all persons share, "A Passage to Peace" represents an inspiring contribution to the modern discourse on ethics, peace studies and religion."--Bloomsbury Publishing.

2.

Record Nr.

UNINA9910830600103321

Autore

Maral Gérard

Titolo

VSAT networks [[electronic resource] /] / Gérard Maral

Pubbl/distr/stampa

West Sussex, England ; ; Hoboken, NJ, : J. Wiley, c2003

ISBN

1-280-55524-6

1-280-27204-X

9786610272044

0-470-34586-1

0-470-86685-3

0-470-86686-1

Edizione

[2nd ed.]

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (295 p.)

Disciplina

384.5/1

384.51

621.39

Soggetti

VSATs (Telecommunication)

Telecommunication

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Description based upon print version of record.

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references (p. [265]-266) and index.

Nota di contenuto

VSAT Networks; Contents; Preface; Acronyms and Abbreviations; Notation; 1 Introduction; 1.1 VSAT network definition; 1.2 VSAT network configurations; 1.3 User terminal connectivity; 1.4 VSAT



network applications and types of traffic; 1.4.1 Civilian VSAT networks; 1.4.2 Military VSAT networks; 1.5 VSAT networks: involved parties; 1.6 VSAT network options; 1.6.1 Star or mesh?; 1.6.2 Data/voice/video; 1.6.3 Fixed/demand assignment; 1.6.4 Frequency bands; 1.6.5 Hub options; 1.7 VSAT network earth stations; 1.7.1 VSAT station; 1.7.2 Hub station; 1.8 Economic aspects; 1.9 Regulatory aspects

1.9.1 Licensing1.9.2 Access to the space segment; 1.9.3 Local regulations; 1.10 Conclusions; 1.10.1 Advantages; 1.10.2 Drawbacks; 2 Use of satellites for VSAT networks; 2.1 Introduction; 2.1.1 The relay function; 2.1.2 Transparent and regenerative payload; 2.1.3 Coverage; 2.1.4 Impact of coverage on satellite relay performance; 2.1.5 Frequency reuse; 2.2 Orbits; 2.2.1 Newton's universal law of attraction; 2.2.2 Orbital parameters; 2.3 The geostationary satellite; 2.3.1 Orbit parameters; 2.3.2 Launching the satellite; 2.3.3 Distance to the satellite; 2.3.4 Propagation delay

2.3.5 Conjunction of the sun and the satellite2.3.6 Orbit perturbations; 2.3.7 Apparent satellite movement; 2.3.8 Orbit corrections; 2.3.9 Doppler effect; 2.4 Satellites for VSAT services; 3 Operational aspects; 3.1 Installation; 3.1.1 Hub; 3.1.2 VSAT; 3.1.3 Antenna pointing; 3.2 The customer's concerns; 3.2.1 Interfaces to end equipment; 3.2.2 Independence from vendor; 3.2.3 Set-up time; 3.2.4 Access to the service; 3.2.5 Flexibility; 3.2.6 Failure and disaster recovery; 3.2.7 Blocking probability; 3.2.8 Response time; 3.2.9 Link quality; 3.2.10 Availability; 3.2.11 Maintenance

3.2.12 Hazards3.2.13 Cost; 4 Networking aspects; 4.1 Network functions; 4.2 Some definitions; 4.2.1 Links and connections; 4.2.2 Bit rate; 4.2.3 Protocols; 4.2.4 Delay; 4.2.5 Throughput; 4.2.6 Channel efficiency; 4.2.7 Channel utilisation; 4.3 Traffic characterisation; 4.3.1 Traffic forecasts; 4.3.2 Traffic measurements; 4.3.3 Traffic source modelling; 4.4 The OSI reference model for data communications; 4.4.1 The physical layer; 4.4.2 The data link layer; 4.4.3 The network layer; 4.4.4 The transport layer; 4.4.5 The upper layers (5 to 7); 4.5 Application to VSAT networks

4.5.1 Physical and protocol configurations of a VSAT network4.5.2 Protocol conversion (emulation); 4.5.3 Reasons for protocol conversion; 4.6 Multiple access; 4.6.1 Basic multiple access protocols; 4.6.2 Meshed networks; 4.6.3 Star-shaped networks; 4.6.4 Fixed assignment versus demand assignment; 4.6.5 Random time division multiple access; 4.6.6 Delay analysis; 4.6.7 Conclusion; 4.7 Network design; 4.7.1 Principles; 4.7.2 Guidelines for preliminary dimensioning; 4.7.3 Example; 4.8 Conclusion; 5 Radio frequency link analysis; 5.1 Principles; 5.1.1 Thermal noise; 5.1.2 Interference noise

5.1.3 Intermodulation noise

Sommario/riassunto

VSAT  Networks: Second Edition covers all the important issues involved with the installation of VSAT systems.Since the first edition was published, the VSAT market has continued to expand steadily. VSAT technologies have advanced, prompting an increase in the take-up of VSAT services.Offering a comprehensive introduction to the topic followed by a detailed exploration of multiple access protocols, delay analysis and system dimensioning, this edition is a highly relevant update of VSAT Networks. Written by a well respected and established member of the satellite community