By
ANDREW F INGLIS, Andrew Inglis has been a broadcast professional for 50 years. He served as Vice President and General Manger of RCA's broadcast equipment
division and later as President of RCA Americom, the pioneering satellite communications company. He is currently a broadcasting consultant.
Arch Luther, Arch Luther is an engineer and consultant in the field of DVI technology and computer multimedia. Among his clients are Intel and IBM.
He is the author of Digital Video (McGraw-Hill), Designing Interactive Multimedia (Bantam), Using Digital Video (AP Professional), and
co-authored Video Engineering 2e (McGraw-Hill) with Andrew Inglis. Mr. Luther is also the author and programmer of MEDIAscript, a multimedia
authoring program. He also holds 32 U.S. Patents.
Description
Satellite Technology, Second Edition is a complete update of this popular handbook exploring the world of communication satellites. It
will help broadcast professionals and students fully understand these indispensable telecommunications tools. Written in easy-to-understand
language, this book covers topics ranging from theories of satellite operation to practical instructions for the initial set-up of mobile
earth stations.
The second edition has been thoroughly updated to include:
· the impact of rapid advances in digital technology,
· the mass deployment of digital DBS systems,
· new initiatives in satellite design, and
· changes in regulations.
Audience:
Market: Broadcasting and telecommunications professionals; students of broadcasting/ telecommunications.
