Advanced Television Systems Committee Standards Work Update

Jerry Whitaker supports the work of the various ATSC technology and planning committees and assists in the development of ATSC Standards and related documents. He currently serves as secretary of the Technology and Standards Group and secretary of the Planning Teams, and is closely involved in work relating to educational programs. — Whitaker is a Fellow of the Society of Broadcast Engineers and a Fellow SMPTE. He currently serves as a SMPTE Editorial Director and has served as a Board member and Vice President of the Society of Broadcast Engineers. — Whitaker is the author and editor of more than 30 books on technical topics, including The Standard Handbook of Video and Television Engineering, 4th ed., NAB Engineering Handbook, 9th ed., DTV Handbook, 3rd ed., and The Electronics Handbook, 2nd ed. Prior to joining the ATSC, Whitaker headed the publishing company Technical Press, based in Morgan Hill, California. — Whitaker was previously editor, editorial director, and associate publisher of Broadcast Engineering magazine and Video Systems magazine.