Satellite Communications Systems: Systems, Techniques and Technology (Hardcover)

by Gérard Maral (Author), Michel Bousquet (Author) "this chapter consists of a descriptive approach to the characteristics of satellite communication system..." (more)
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Product Description
Satellite communications refers to the utilisation of geostationary orbiting satellites to relay the transmission received from one earth station to one or more earth stations. They are the outcome of research in the area of communications whose objective is to achieve ever-increasing ranges and capacities with the lowest possible costs.
Since publication of the first edition, satellite communications systems have become increasingly sophisticated. This revised, updated and extended fourth edition covers the entire field of satellite communications engineering from the techniques of orbital mechanics and radio wave propagation to the design of communication links and earth stations.

• Features an improved presentation of satellite applications with regards to services
• Discusses the most recent developments in this evolving field, including MPEG2, concatenated coding, digital TV and examples of transmission of digital telephony
• Practical approach and extensive illustrations are highly valued by student audience
• A single source, comprehensive and thorough reference covering the entire field of satellite communications engineering.

New features include:

• An updated section on the evolution of satellite communications and the deployment of services
• Inclusion of MPEG2, concatenated coding and coded modulation
• Discusses examples for the transmission of digital telephony, digital TV and date, introduction of DVB-s (Digital Video Broadcasting by satellite) standard
• Complete re-organisation of Chapters 5 and 6 resulting in a unique new Chapter 5 entitled 'Service Oriented Satellite Networks'
• Recent developments in deployable antennas
• Lithium batteries
• New launchers such as Atlas 3 and 4

A leading edge resource for advanced students, engineers and designers in the field of satellite and mobile radio communications and also communication engineers.

Language Notes
Text: English (translation)
Original Language: French --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 816 pages
• Publisher: Wiley; 4 edition (May 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0471496545
• ISBN-13: 978-0471496540
• Product Dimensions: 9.7 x 7.7 x 2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #460,932 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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14 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent detail a great student text, July 27, 2000

By	Kevin Jackson (Germantown, MD USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Satellite Communications Systems: Systems, Techniques and Technology (Wiley Series in Communication and Distributed Systems) (Paperback)

Looking for a detailed but straight forward way to learn about satellite communication systems? Maybe your a student looking for study support material on this subject? Well you just found the ultimate book!

Maral et al have put together an excellent step by step approach to understanding this complex subject. The space and ground segments get equal detailed treatment with system design methods and analysis of all the components. This leads to a walk through of link budget calculation including examples with specific technical objectives.

If I could only have one Satellite Comms book then this is it!

2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Outstanding Reference for the field of Satellite Communications, April 1, 2006

By	N. Elton "Communication Systems Engineer" (Florida, USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This book provides an outstanding reference for the subject of satellite communications. Very thorough and extensive, covering much more than just link budget calculation considerations. Surprisingly easy to read and comprehend.

I was surprised not to see very many sample problems or homework sets at the end of the chapters, but the equations and information contained in the body of the text is more than enough to provide insight into most satellite communications problems. In addition, the authors frequently provide a conclusion section at the end of the chapters that gives some ideas on how to approach certain types of problems.

Highly recommended.

5.0 out of 5 stars Best book for your life, November 17, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: Satellite Communications Systems: Systems, Techniques and Technology (Wiley Series in Communication and Distributed Systems) (Paperback)

If you are really interested to understant the satellite systems, and this is the best of the books for you. The book give you a lot of in deep infomation of the satellite system and have a lot of calculation. The calculation is not easy to understand at all, so this book is not good for the beginner.