Demand for Mobile Satellite Services (MSS) is on the increase, with a huge surge in interest in the mobile communications market in recent years and high-pace changes and proliferation in the supporting system architectures and applications. This book provides a comprehensive guide to the current technologies and emerging trends of the future facing telecommunications professionals. It takes a system level approach, giving in-depth treatment of technical and business-related issues. The author, a leading expert in the area, draws on his extensive experience in industry and research, to provide you with a sound and informed understanding of the technology. Mobile Satellite Communications includes introductory material for the reader new to the field, in addition to exploring prevalent system concepts, architecture, practices and trends for the more experienced. Telecommunications and communication system engineers, as well as technical managers and students will find an in-depth review of scientific principles merged with business models, presenting a true perspective of commercial mobile satellite systems. Addresses growing convergence on fixed and mobile satellite service for personal communications and future system evolution trends e.g. ATM, IP technology, S-UMTS, K and higher band broadband emerging systems. Accompanying web-site SatellitesAndYou. Covers:
* System architecture
* Satellite constellations, including optimization considerations
* Radio link issues, including: modulation, coding and multiple access
* Communicator and spacecraft technology
* Business planning models & methodology
* Representative system examples
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About the Author
Madhavendra Richharia has been a practicing professional in satellite communications for over 25 years, with experience in diverse areas such as hardware & software design, satellite system design, operations, planning and research. He has published a number of technical papers on a variety of satellite communications topics, as well as a book on the subject, and is currently a senior member of Inmarsatis technical team. 020133142XAB07032001
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