• DocumentCode
    1261954
  • Title

    Experiences with the University of London interactive video education network

  • Author

    Kirstein, P.T. ; Beckwith, R.

  • Author_Institution
    Univ. Coll., London, UK
  • Volume
    3
  • Issue
    1
  • fYear
    1991
  • fDate
    2/1/1991 12:00:00 AM
  • Firstpage
    4
  • Lastpage
    12
  • Abstract
    The authors describe the architecture, facilities and usage of the London University interactive video education network (LIVE-NET), which connects a number of sites in the University. The extension of the reach of the network by use of a direct broadcast satellite (DBS) is described. They discuss how the video facilities are being supplemented by interactive digital services, and how packet video is being used to link the network to others in the USA. They also consider the administrative support which is provided to assist operations
  • Keywords
    cable television; digital communication systems; direct broadcasting by satellite; educational computing; interactive video; television broadcasting; LIVE-NET; London University interactive video education network; direct broadcast satellite; interactive digital services; packet video;
  • fLanguage
    English
  • Journal_Title
    Electronics & Communication Engineering Journal
  • Publisher
    iet
  • ISSN
    0954-0695
  • Type

    jour

  • Filename
    80091
    • Link To Document
    https://search.isc.ac/dl/search/defaultta.aspx?DTC=49&DC=1261954