The book is very clear and comprehensive. The scope of the book is very large: almost all aspects of current satellite communication systems are studied. Hence, the book keeps its promise in that it provides a quick start for someone who is new to the satellite communications business.
Inhaltsverzeichnis
- Chapter 1: Introduction
- Chapter 2: Historical overview of satellite communications
- Chapter 3: The satellite communications business
- Chapter 4: Radio regulatory considerations relating to satellite communications systems
- Chapter 5: Introduction to antennas
- Chapter 6: Propagation considerations relating to satellite communications systems
- Chapter 7: Interference considerations relating to satellite communications
- Chapter 8: Satellite access techniques
- Chapter 9: Modulation and modems
- Chapter 10: Channel coding
- Chapter 11: Satellite systems planning
- Chapter 12: Earth-station engineering
- Chapter 13: Satellite engineering for communications satellites
- Chapter 14: Payload engineering
- Chapter 15: Earth-station and satellite antennas
- Chapter 16: Satellite networking
- Chapter 17: Digital audio broadcasting by satellite
- Chapter 18: Digital video broadcasting by satellite
- Chapter 19: Mobile satellite communications
- Chapter 20: Satellite personal communication networks
- Chapter 21: Satellite navigations: a brief introduction
- Chapter 22: VSATs for business systems
- Chapter 23: Military satellite communications
- Chapter 24: Microsatellites and minisatellites for affordable access to space
- Chapter 25: Future trends in satellite communications
- Appendices
