Title: The National Technological University's compressed video network

Authors: Thomas McCall, Thomas W. Smith

Addresses: Director, NTU Satellite Network, National Technological University, USA. ' Director, Telecommunications Programming, Dept. of Engineering Professional Development, University of Wisconsin-Madison, 841 Extension Building, 432 North Lake Street, Madison, Wisconsin 53706, USA

Abstract: The National Technological University (NTU) is converting its satellite network from analogue videos to compressed digital videos. This paper describes the forces behind that conversion and the significant advantages to NTU|s members and subscribers resulting from this conversion.

Keywords: instructional television; video networks; compressed video; satellite delivery; higher education.

DOI: 10.1504/IJCEELL.1992.030388

International Journal of Continuing Engineering Education and Life-Long Learning, 1992 Vol.2 No.2/3/4, pp.135 - 144

Published online: 15 Dec 2009 *

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