13.9.2 Why Do Some Communication Systems Need Two-Way Communication While Others Do Not?
Examines why broadcasting, telemetry, navigation, and monitoring systems work perfectly with one-way communication, whereas telephony, computer networks, and interactive services require communication in both directions.
- Why Isn't Every Communication System Two-Way?
- Which Applications Only Need One-Way Communication?
- Why Is Broadcasting a Good Example?
- Why Do Navigation Satellites Use One-Way Communication?
- When Is Two-Way Communication Essential?
- Why Do Computer Networks Need Replies?
- Why Do Some Radio Systems Use Half-Duplex Instead of Full-Duplex?
- Why Do Telephones Need Full-Duplex?
- Can a Communication System Use More Than One Transmission Mode?
- How Does Cost Influence the Choice?
- Will Future Communication Systems Always Be Interactive?
- Why Is Choosing the Right Transmission Mode Important?
- What Should You Remember?