Satellite Communication

The book incorporates figures, illustrations, and examples to make it more attractive and useful. It provides a comprehensive treatment of satellite communication principles and technologies, including subsystems, orbital mechanisms, launching mechanisms, earth and space systems, analog and digital communication, multiple beam satellite networks, and satellite telephony. It is intended as a textbook for undergraduate students in electronics and communication engineering, telecommunication engineering, and information technology. It also discusses recent developments and future trends in satellite systems and explains methods of accessing various services provided by satellites.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 256 pages
Publication date: 30 May 2022
Publisher: PHI Learning

The new edition of this book is a remarkable improvement, thanks to the inclusion of numerous figures, illustrations, and examples that make it even more attractive and valuable. The compact text offers a comprehensive and readable treatment of satellite communication principles, technologies, and components. It provides a clear analysis of satellite subsystems, orbital mechanisms, launching mechanisms, Earth and space systems employed in satellite links, analog and digital communication through satellites, multiple beam satellite networks, and satellite telephony.

This book is not just limited to satellite communication enthusiasts; it will also become an important subject for civil engineering students, particularly those involved in disaster management. To address this, the last chapter provides a thorough discussion of recent developments and future trends in satellite systems. Furthermore, it explains the various methods used to access the various services provided by a satellite.

The text avoids complicated mathematical derivations, but the results of these derivations and their references are used throughout the book when necessary for understanding the technical concepts. This easy-to-understand textbook is primarily intended as a textbook for undergraduate students of electronics and communication engineering, telecommunication engineering, and information technology.

Key Features:

Includes an exclusive chapter on Satellite Mobile Telephony.

Provides a cogent study of the effects of the eclipse, gravitational forces of the sun and moon, and Earth's oblateness on the orbit of satellites.

Explains the effect of noise on the quality of signal over satellite communication links.

Describes several satellite systems used for studying soil, ice mapping, forest management, and disaster management.

Discusses satellite system development in the Indian context and provides readers with an overview of India's participation in satellite communication.

In conclusion, the new edition of this book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in satellite communication, civil engineering, or disaster management. Its comprehensive coverage, clear explanations, and relevant examples make it an essential text for undergraduate students and professionals in these fields.

Weight: 374g
Dimension: 160 x 243 x 14 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9788194800224
Edition number: 2 Revised edition