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Satellite Systems for Personal and Broadband Communications (Hardcover)

by E. Lutz (Author), M. Werner (Author), A. Jahn (Author) "The idea of satellite communications was born a long time ago, in 1945, when Arthur C. Clarke wrote his famous paper "Extra-Terrestrial Relays" [Cla45]..." (more)
Key Phrases: European Space Agency, John Wiley, Slotted Aloha Multiple Access (more...)
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This book gives a scientific overview of current and future satellite systems for mobile (personal) and broadband communications. In part I, the fundamentals of geostationary and non-geostationary satellite constellations and the related questions of communications technology are treated. Part II deals with satellite systems for mobile communications and treats several network features (CDMA, spotbeams, routing, etc.) as well as the technology, regulation and financing of these systems. Part III is devoted to future satellite systems for broadband communications (Internet, multimedia) and explains the specialities of satellite communications, particularly on the basis of ATM and TCP/IP. An extensive survey on operating and planned satellite systems completes the book.

Book Info
Gives an overview of families of satellite systems. Covers basics of geostationary and non-geostationary satellite constellations and the principles of satellite communications. Also discusses satellite systems for mobile/personal communications and the future of these systems for broadband communications. DLC: Artificial satellites in telecommunications.
Product Details
  • Hardcover: 433 pages
  • Publisher: Springer; 1 edition (July 31, 2000)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 3540668403
  • ISBN-13: 978-3540668404
  • Product Dimensions: 9.5 x 6.4 x 1.1 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 1.7 pounds
  • Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  (1 customer review)
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