Forward error correction (FEC) coding has often been proposed to recover packet losses and improve packet video transport in packet-switched communication networks. This book proposes a model-based analytic approach for evaluating the overall efficacy of FEC coding in combating packet losses in IP networks. The approach facilitates the selection of optimal coding strategies for different multimedia applications with various quality-of-service requirements and system constraints. This book then investigates the efficacy of FEC from the perspective of the video application layer and assesses...