Satellite Communication Systems and Technology

Author: Chen Zhenquan, Guo Wenbin (editors)
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Publish Date: 2003-08-01
Features: As a professional textbook for universities and colleges in science and engineering, this book explains the basic principles of satellite communication while considering the aforementioned characteristics. Additionally, it includes sections on non-geostationary satellites, personal mobile satellite communication, channel error correction, image signal compression coding, and the application of broadband multimedia communication in satellites, reflecting the recent development of this field over the past decade. The book is rich in content, oriented towards engineering practice and applications, and effectively uses numerous examples and illustrations to aid understanding. It is primarily intended as a textbook for undergraduate students in communication, electronics, and information engineering, as well as a reference for graduate students. It is also suitable for engineers and managers with relevant expertise. This book is part of the Beijing Higher Education Excellent Textbook Project, approved in early 2002 and funded by the Beijing Municipal Education Commission. The main content of the book includes: an overview of satellite communication, satellite orbits and satellite composition, earth stations and VSAT, space link design, signal processing and transmission techniques, multiple access, satellite cellular mobile systems and network management, and multimedia communication in satellite systems. Since the 1990s, rapid advancements in information technology and increased societal demand have led to significant changes in the application of satellite communication. The development of wide-area personal mobile communication, the growing demand for global seamless coverage, the emergence of the internet, the development of broadband multimedia communication and multicast technologies, the efficient utilization of radio frequency resources, and the heightened requirements for communication service quality have all driven many innovations and advancements in satellite signal transmission, processing, and multiple access technologies.