Communication systems and modelling and simulation: Using MATLAB and Simulink/ K.C. Raveendranathan

Includes bibliographies and index

1. Introduction to systems, models and simulations -- 2. Introduction to programming in MATLAB -- 3. Simulink -- 4. Simulation of signals and systems -- 5. Simulation of analog modulation systems -- 6. Simulation of angle modulation systems -- 7. Simulation of digital modulation systems -- 8. Probability and random processes.

This is arguably the first book that employs the technique of simulation experiments as a means of reinforcing the basic concepts of communication theory. Undergraduate students are generally exposed to a mathematically rigorous treatment of communications theory but seldom have the benefit of a practical-orientated approach employing modelling and simulation for a thorough assimilation of the subject. This book can supplement any standard textbook to cover this significant lacuna in the existing learning methodology. It uses MATLAB, the language of the technical computing fraternity for the purpose. The introductory chapters provide an overview of computer simulation and MATLAB programming concepts. Thereafter, communications concepts are presented in the traditional manner but followed up with appropriate simulations in MATLAB/Simulink. Relevant MATLAB source code is given whenever it is used to illustrate a point. All the source code given in the text has been tested on MATLAB kernel version 7.10 (Release R2010a) and provided in the accompanying CD.