
Satellite Communications
1st Edition
Principles and Applications
Secure Checkout
Personal information is secured with SSL technology.Free Shipping
Free global shippingNo minimum order.
Description
Satellites are increasingly used for global communications, as well as for radio and television transmissions. With the growth of mobile communications, and of digital technology, the use of satellite systems is set to expand substantially and already all students of electronics or communications engineering must study the subject.
This book steers a middle path between offering a basic understanding of the process of communication by satellite and the methodology used; and the extensive mathematical analysis normally adopted in similar texts. It presents the basic concepts, using as much mathematical content as is necessary to make the process understandable. The principles introduced are backed up by examples of actual applications showing how professional systems engineers have achieved the required system performance capabilities. The practical systems chosen are representative of modern day applications and comprise an international communications system, an international maritime system and a regional system.
Readership
Undergraduates in electronics or communications engineering where satellite communications is an essential part of the course. Students on MEng and MSc courses. Also suitable for maritime electronics engineers.
Table of Contents
Part 1: Communications Principles Applicable To Satellite Operation: Basic principles * Satellite link partners * Mulitple access * Modulation and demodulation * Digital transmission * Digital modulation * Coding * Earth stations * Communications satellites * Part 2: Communications with Mobile Earth Stations: The Inmarsat-A system * The Inmarsat-B system * The Inmarsat-C system * The Inmarsat-M system * Satellite mobile frequency bands * Part 3: Communications with Fixed Satellite Service: The Intelsat organization * Intelsat services * The Eulesat organization * Appendix: The decibel * Index.
Details
- No. of pages:
- 288
- Language:
- English
- Copyright:
- © Butterworth-Heinemann 1994
- Published:
- 1st August 1994
- Imprint:
- Butterworth-Heinemann
- Paperback ISBN:
- 9780340614488
- eBook ISBN:
- 9780080928647
About the Authors
David Calcutt
Affiliations and Expertise
Lecturer, Department of Electronic Engineering, University of Portsmouth, UK
Laurie Tetley
Affiliations and Expertise
Principal Lecturer in Communications Engineering, Southampton Institute of Higher Education, UK
Ratings and Reviews
Request Quote
Tax Exemption
Elsevier.com visitor survey
We are always looking for ways to improve customer experience on Elsevier.com.
We would like to ask you for a moment of your time to fill in a short questionnaire, at the end of your visit.
If you decide to participate, a new browser tab will open so you can complete the survey after you have completed your visit to this website.
Thanks in advance for your time.