Newnes Satellite Communications Pocket Book [Hardcover]

JAMES WOOD (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0750617497 | ISBN-13: 978-0750617499 | Publication Date: March 1, 1994

Every facet of satellite technology is included in this concise reference guide to a fast developing field. The latest systems are included and the coverage is worldwide. Supplemented with tables, formulae and footprints for satellites, this pocket book is the first place for communications engineers, students, satellite industry personnel and enthusiasts to look for essential data.


DBS and other enabling technologies for HDTV are covered, in this wide-ranging review of technologies used in Europe, America, the Middle East and Asia. Drawing on James Wood's extensive experience as an engineer in the international broadcasting industry and a technical broadcast journalist, this book will provide the essential details of satellite communications.

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DBS and other enabling technologies for HDTV are covered, in this wide-ranging review of technologies used in Europe, America, the Middle East and Asia. Drawing on James Wood's extensive experience as an engineer in the international broadcasting industry and a technical broadcast journalist, this book will provide the essential details of satellite communications.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 240 pages
• Publisher: Newnes (March 1, 1994)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0750617497
• ISBN-13: 978-0750617499
• Product Dimensions: 7.8 x 3.8 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 6.4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 2.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #4,911,848 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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2.0 out of 5 stars Inexpensive but unoriginal: for the undemanding only!, August 21, 1998

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This review is from: Newnes Satellite Communications Pocket Book (Hardcover)

This book attempts to cover what is a very wide-ranging and complex subject in a format suitable to the lay reader or electronics/space enthusiast. It's doubtful whether professional engineers working in the field of satellite communications would get much out of this publication.

Although there is something to be said for the layout and the easy-to-find reference material, it is disappointing to see that much of the book is composed of cuttings from various "fact sheets" and brochures produced by space organisations. This results in numerous minor inaccuracies and use of data which is now rapidly being overtaken by events.

That said, it's an inexpensive and readable little book which, despite its shortcomings, might appeal to the non-specialist.