Satellite Communication (Second Edition)

Author: Timothy Pratt
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Publish Date: 2003-11-01
Features: This book is a new and authoritative work on satellite communication. It is divided into 11 chapters and 4 appendices, covering topics such as orbital mechanics and launch stations, artificial satellites, artificial satellite link design, satellite link modulation and multiplexing techniques, multiple access, digital satellite link error control, propagation effects and their impact on satellite earth links, VSAT systems, low Earth orbit and non-synchronous satellite systems, direct broadcast satellite television and radio communication, satellite navigation and global positioning systems, etc. The content is well-structured, reflecting the cutting-edge technology in satellite communication. It can serve as a textbook for students majoring in electrical engineering in colleges and universities, as well as a reference book for relevant researchers and engineering technicians.