bioelectromechanical-analogs
Proposal of biological equivalents to piezoelectric membranes and organ pipe arrays to overcome frequency and power limitations in signal transmission.
1 chapter across 1 book
A Fire Upon the Deep (2002)Vernor Vinge
This chapter is a technical and speculative discussion about the biological and technological aspects of communication within packs, focusing on the use of ears and membranes for sound transmission and reception. It explores the feasibility of using membranes both to send and receive signals, the challenges of high-frequency communication, and possible biological analogs to electronic components for encoding and transmitting information. The chapter also touches on the complexity of intra-pack communication, suggesting advanced coding techniques and physiological constraints.