An Introduction to Satellite Communications

PBTE020E * ISBN: 9780863411328

The aim of this book is to give a clear and concise exposition
of the principles and practice of satellite communications for
newcomers to the subject. It should prove useful both to engineers
who have worked in other fields of telecommunications and to
students. The book describes the development of communications
satellite services and explains how satellites and earth stations
have evolved to meet changing requirements. It deals in a simple
but practical way with the physics and geometry of the
geostationary orbit, and the construction and operation of
satellites and launch vehicles. It gives a thorough analysis of the
essential factors governing the quality of speech, data and
television signals received via satellite. Particular attention is
paid to growth areas in satellite communications, including
analogue television transmission, digital methods of transmission
of speech and data, the use of satellites for maritime,
aeronautical and land-mobile communications and VSATs (very-small
aperture terminals).

Author

D. I. Dalgleish