Satellite Communications

The text is an up-to-date and comprehensive title in the field of satellite communication technology and applications. It offers full coverage of the theoretical and practical concepts of the communication satellites and also briefly talks about the other applications including remote sensing, weather forecasting, navigation, scientific and military. The essentials of satellite technology are explained by giving an introduction to the fundamental topics such as orbits and trajectories, launch and in-orbit operations before going on to describe satellite hardware. Communication-related topics like modulation and multiplexing techniques, multiple access techniques, link design, satellite access, earth station design and applications of communication satellites are covered in great depth. Other applications of satellites are also explained in the book which makes this book an essential buy for professionals and students alike. Special Features · Provides a comprehensive, single-source reference on satellite communication and its applications. · Discusses satellite orbits and trajectories, launch and in-orbit operations, hardware, communication techniques, multiple access techniques, and link design fundamentals. · Covers the full range of satellite applications in remote sensing, meteorology, the military, navigation and science, as well as in communications. · Covers the subject of satellite communication in entirety. · Highly accurate, complete and comprehensive coverage of the subject with all latest information incorporated. · Emphasis on fundamental principles and concepts. · Lucid and reader-friendly language. · Ideal test book for engineering students of electronics and communication and indispensable reference for professionals. · Excellent pedagogy that includes: · More than 80 solved problems. · More than 200 multiple-choice questions, review questions and practice problems. · Beautifully illustrated book with more than 400 photographs and figures. · Optimum balance of qualitative and quantitative problem set. Table of Content Preface 1. Introduction to Satellites and Their Applications 1. Satellite Orbits and Trajectories 2. Satellite Launch and In-Orbit Operations 3. Satellite Hardware 4. Communication Techniques 5. Multiple Access Techniques 6. Satellite Link Design Fundamentals 7. Earth Station 8. Communication Satellites 9. Other Applications Key Terms Multiple-Choice Questions