Satellite Communications Systems: Design Principles [Hardcover]

M. Richharia (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0070523746 | ISBN-13: 978-0070523746 | Publication Date: January 1995

As the telecommunications industry continues to expand its reach around the globe, satellite system design is increasingly key. This book provides an in-depth look at the basics of designing the elements and components that comprise a satellite communication system, including the geosynchronous satellites prevalent in mobile communications. Aimed at a broad spectrum of readers-from engineering professionals to graduate students-the book focuses on design fundamentals rather than specific systems, and eschews long mathematical derivations in favor of practical design concepts, guidelines, and models.

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Newly updated--the bestselling guide to satellite systems for global communications. Satellite Communications Systems is the only guide that covers the entire technology, from groundlinks through signaling, access, spacecraft, orbits, and positioning. Featuring an easy-to-read style and a step-by-step approach, this essential reference: walks you through satellite system design, step by step; features special new sections on geosynchronous satellites for global mobile communications, non-geostationary constellations, and low- and medium-orbit systems; covers the latest technology and concepts--plus future trends; is packed with examples, guidelines, models, case studies, useful orbit related formulas, and references. Combining thorough coverage of traditional satellite communication issues with in-depth treatments of global mobile concerns, this guidebook is an indispensable working tool for communications, aeronautical, and systems engineers for technicians, and for students in these disciplines. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

About the Author

M. Richharia is a senior systems engineer with the International Marine Satellite Organization, a 64-country consortium, headquartered in London, U.K., which provides worldwide communications via satellite to ships, aircraft, and land vehicles. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 404 pages
• Publisher: Mcgraw-Hill (Tx) (January 1995)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0070523746
• ISBN-13: 978-0070523746
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 6 x 1.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.6 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,383,050 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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20 of 21 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This is the best Satellite Communications Reference!, June 20, 2000

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Leslie C. Davis - See all my reviews

This review is from: Satellite Communication Systems (Hardcover)

I am an electronic engineer and a retired U.S. Army Sergeant Major. I have worked and taught in the civilian and military satellite communications industry for 25 years. I stumbled upon this text when I noticed it in a colleague's technical library. I was amazed at the clarity and detail with which the author explains some very complex concepts. I was equally impressed with the diverse coverage of the entire field of satellite communications from earth segment equipment analysis and link budget calculations to error correction coding techniques and space segment technology. It served to fill gaps in my knowledge and provided a very interesting refresher for seldom-used concepts. I use it as a desk reference on a daily basis in my job as a satellite communications network design engineer at a premere worldwide satellite service provider. This book covers it all and does so in fine style. Whether you are a seasoned professional or newcomer to this industry, this book is a "must-have" for your library!

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Engineering Book, July 27, 2005

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This review is from: Satellite Communication Systems (Hardcover)

Interesting book, covers alot of topics in the satellite realm. Unfortunately, you have to be an engineer to enjoy all the fine points, and mathematical equations. Not a bad book, but definitely not for the beginner. A good reference book, though.