VSAT Networks [Hardcover]

Gerard Maral (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 15, 1995 | ISBN-10: 0471953024 | ISBN-13: 978-0471953029 | Edition: 1st

Presenting both theoretical and operational factors, this timely text commences with a comprehensive introduction to VSAT networks, followed by an in-depth exploration of multiple access protocols, delay analysis and system dimensioning. Details the effects of service, economic and regulatory aspects on the industry and consumer. Contains practical applications of VSAT networks and describes some of the existing VSAT products currently on the market. Includes useful graphs and guidelines for the design/dimensioning of VSAT networks.

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Presenting both theoretical and operational factors, this timely text commences with a comprehensive introduction to VSAT networks, followed by an in-depth exploration of multiple access protocols, delay analysis and system dimensioning. Details the effects of service, economic and regulatory aspects on the industry and consumer. Contains practical applications of VSAT networks and describes some of the existing VSAT products currently on the market. Includes useful graphs and guidelines for the design/dimensioning of VSAT networks.

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Networks covers all the important issues involved with the installation of a very small aperture terminal system. Included are details of how service, economic and regulatory aspects affect this rapidly growing area of satellite communications. Presenting both theoretical and operational aspects, this timely book opens with a comprehensive introduction to VSAT networks followed by detailed exploration of multiple access protocols, delay analysis and system dimensioning. Features include:

• Coverage of radio frequency link analysis, focusing on basic formulae and the evaluation of RF link performance.
• Discussion of the network and link layers protocols of the OSI Reference Layer Model.
• Presentation of analysis tools for the dimensioning of VSAT networks from traffic demand and user specifications in terms of blocking probability and response time.
• Practical applications of VSAT networks and description of some of the existing VSAT networks and description of some of the existing VSAT products.

Written by a well-known academic, this book will appeal to students of telecommunications, electronics and computer science. Practising telecommunications engineers and technical managers involved in the planning, design and operation of VSAT networks and systems will also find this book a valuable reference source.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 282 pages
• Publisher: Wiley; 1st edition (January 15, 1995)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0471953024
• ISBN-13: 978-0471953029
• Product Dimensions: 9.6 x 6.8 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.9 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,127,425 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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17 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A readable summary of a complex subject, October 27, 1997

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This review is from: VSAT Networks (Hardcover)

Maral has summarised the most important points in a very readable and useful text. For both students and engineers who want to learn more this offers a very good reference. His treatment of link budget elements and system performance analysis is uncluttered and direct. It is not uncommon for engineers to write in a style that just demonstrates their depth of knowledge. Maral demonstrates and shares his knowledge then allows you to learn from it. Thats the real winning point of this book as in other texts he has written.