UNDERSTANDING SATELLITE COMMUNICATIONS

Understanding Satellite Communications provides a comprehensive review of the basic facts that have driven the growth of satellite communications system and gives a clear and concise exposition of the principles and practice of satellite communications. The content was made robust in order to reflect the changes that have taken place in the industry. The material has been designed to enable those with a basic engineering, scientific and mathematical background to understand satellite communications with minimum effort. It is intended for newcomers to the design, provision, operation, management or use of communication satellite systems; and, it is useful for both Engineers and Scientists who have worked in other fields of telecommunications. It can also be used as a textbook for either introductory graduate or advanced undergraduate courses, as a reference for those already working in space science and technology industries or as a solution manual for the instructor. The book is recommended for anyone interested in satellite communications, whether an active member of the industry or someone considering entry into one of its segments. It can be read sequentially so as to follow the thread of developing ideas and processes, or it can be used as a reference on any of the specific topics. A technical background, while helpful, is not necessary for understanding the principles and the dynamics of the concepts in this book. The intention of the author is to keep the book relevant for the entire global satellite communications community by focusing on the important basic principles that are unique and timeless to satellite-based communications delivery systems.