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Satellite-Based Cellular Communications [Hardcover]

Bruno Pattan (Author)


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November 19, 1997 0070494177 978-0070494176 1st
The next step in building a worldwide cellular communciations infrastructure is to extend the existing networking by means of satellites thus creating a global wireless coverage. This work covers this process.

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Launch your network into the cutting edge of communications! One of the FCC's leading satellite communications experts spells out how to create , operate, and maintain satellite-based cellular communication networks in this pathbreaking guide. Bruno Pattan clarifies all aspects of cellular communications that employ satellites in non-geostationary (NSGO) and geostationary (GSO) orbits, giving you a working knowledge of the mechanical aspects of orbits... cellular structuring... signal analysis... propagation anomalies... and hand-held transceivers. Complete with new information on frequency management, this guide delivers the tools you need to: Determine the spectrum and regulatory requirements for providing global data and voice service; Calculate orbital geometries; Deal with different propagation media; Design ground receivers that offer the best voice qulaity, lowest power consumption, and optimum antenna pattern coverage; Minimize interference between signals; Assure quality performance in a hostile transmission environment. Pattan also gives you an eye-opening preview of future systems that will provide global communications near the end of this millennium. Go global now... with the guide that launches you into the cutting edge of communications! ABOUT THE AUTHOR Bruno Pattan is a Senior Member of the Technical Staff with the Federal Communication Commission's (FCC) Office of Engineering and Technology in Washington, D.C. He has published over 70 rticles and reports in the field and related areas, and has authored the book, Satellite Systems Principles and Technologies. He has also served as an instructor for courses in satellite communications.

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  • Hardcover: 259 pages
  • Publisher: Mcgraw-Hill (Tx); 1st edition (November 19, 1997)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0070494177
  • ISBN-13: 978-0070494176
  • Product Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 1 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,194,384 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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