Abstract: A communication system and a method of communicating backhaul data. The communication system can include a controller. The controller can dynamically select from a plurality of backhaul sites at least a first backhaul site to establish a backhaul communication link with an access point. The controller also can generate a control signal that indicates to the access point to beam steer a backhaul signal to the first backhaul site. The access point can include a phased array that dynamically beam steers the backhaul signal in azimuth and elevation.

Abstract: A communication system receives and codes a plurality of information signals according to coding assignments to produce a plurality of coded baseband signals. From these signals, a simulated composite carrier signal is formed which has all the characteristics of an actual composite carrier signal which would have resulted if the plurality of coded baseband signals had been formed. The simulated composite carrier signal is analyzed to determine its peak-to-average ratio. The communication system selects a different coding assignments for coding the plurality of information signals if, based on the determined peak-to-average ratio and a selection criteria, the coding assignment does not produce the desired results. The communication system selects a different coding assignments until at least one or several desired coding techniques have been identified, ranks the coding techniques and makes a final selection of the coding technique to meet the peak-to-average ratio requirements.

Abstract: An improved bottom cable for a seismic marine data acquisition system 10. The bottom cable 30 includes a cable section 30b having a bus 48. The cable, along with the cable section and bus, are used to electrically connect a master control unit 40 to first and second modules 32b and 32c, respectively. The bus 48 includes first and second switches 48b and 48c, respectively, located near opposite ends of the bus. In this way, if a leak R1 occurs in the bus, the first and second switches can be opened, thereby electrically isolating the bus and stopping the leak.

Abstract: A method and apparatus are provided for receiving electromagnetic radiation within a frequency band. The receiving is accomplished by intercepting electromagnetic radiation within the frequency band and converting the intercepted electromagnetic radiation into an electrical signal. Subsequently, a portion of the electrical signal is digitized into digitized signals. Each digitized signal represents the intercepted electromagnetic radiation within a portion of the frequency band. Finally, a composite digitized signal is generated from at least two of the digitized signals. Alternatively, the receiving process may be enhanced by intercepting first electromagnetic radiation within a portion of the frequency band and by intercepting second electromagnetic radiation within another portion of the frequency band. Subsequently, the first and the second electromagnetic radiation is combined into a composite electromagnetic radiation waveform.

Abstract: A system for removing soil gases, including radon, and moisture from the proximity of building foundations is disclosed. In one embodiment, a network of grooves is scored in the top surface of a cement slab foundation. Tubing with filtered openings for the inlet of gases and moisture is buried in the groove network with the openings at the top surface of the slab. The tubing is connected to a vacuum pump which discharges gases and moisture. When an impervious floor covering is placed on top of the cement slab, the vacuum system prevents blistering or bubbling and other failure of the flooring from accumulations of gases and moisture under it.In another embodiment, an array of tubes connected to the vacuum system passes through basement walls and is buried in the soil in proximity to a building foundation. Fluid collectors are provided at the ends of the buried tubes for gases and moisture diffusing into the collectors from the soil.