Communications chapter
 

The Communications chapter embraces the science, technology and applications supporting the transfer and organization of information, of diverse media types and formats, through communication networks and channels.
This may include:
 

• Architecture, control, management, performance, and applications of electronic, optical, and wireless communication networks;
• Technologies and services for existing and emerging networks and the Internet;
• Theory and techniques of modulation, detection, coding, and signaling through channels; design and operation of packet- and circuit-switched networks;
• Switching and routing systems;
• Communication protocols, software, and middleware;
• Techniques for achieving quality of service and reliability;
• Communications capabilities of terminals, appliances, and information systems;
• Communications standards and specifications; and
• The impact of communications technologies on societies and individuals