The Satellite Communication Applications Handbook
Published on 15. March 2002
Book
Hardback
381 pages
978-0-89006-781-9 (ISBN)
Description
Reviews commercial applications of satellite communications, such as digital satellite services and international satellite links. The text offers a tool for making easier decisions regarding frequency band, orbit, coverage footprints, power level and management aspects of a satellite network.
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Series
Language
English
Place of publication
Norwood
United States
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Illustrations
illustrations
Dimensions
Height: 230 mm
ISBN-13
978-0-89006-781-9 (9780890067819)
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Person
Now a private consultant, Bruce Elbert was formerly vice president of applications systems development, Hughes Space and Communications, California. He earned his M.S.E.E. in communications and computer science from the University of Maryland and his M.B.A. from Pepperdine University. Mr. Elbert is the author of several best-selling titles including Introduction to Satellite Communication (1987), Private Telecommunication Networks (1989), International Telecommunication Management (1990), Networking Strategies for Information Technology (1992), and Client-Server Computing (1994), all published by Artech House.
Content
Evolution of Satellite Technology and Applications: Satellite Network Fundamentals. Satellite Application Types. Satellite Links and Access Methods: Design of the Satellite Link. Link Budgets. Multiple Access Systems. Frequency Band Tradeoffs -- L, S, C, Ku, and Ka. Issues in Satellite System Management: Satellite System Implementation. Communications Payload Configurations. Spacecraft Bus Configurations. Contingency Planning. Television Applications and Standards: Entertainment Programming. Educational TV. Business TV. Analog TV Standards. Digital Video Compression Systems and Standards: Compression Technology. Joint Photographic Experts Group (JPEG). Motion Picture Experts Group (MPEG). Digital Video Broadcasting (DVB) Standard. Direct-to-Home TV Broadcasting by Satellite: Differences Among DTH Systems. History of DTH Systems. Relative Cost of Satellite DTH Versus Cable. DTH Satellite Design Options. Digital Compression Systems and Suppliers. Orbital Interference Limitations. Data Communication and Very Small Aperture Terminal Networks: Interactive Data Networks. VSAT Star Networks. Capacity Planning and Sizing. Hub Implementations. Suppliers of VSAT Networks. Advanced VSAT Networks and Technology. Fixed Telephony Satellite Networks: Role of Satellites in Telephone Services. Demand Assignment SCPC Network Architecture. Preassigned Point-to-Point Links. Application in Rural Telephony. Mobile Satellite Service (GEO and Non-GEO): Foundation of the Mobile Satellite Service. GEO MSS Systems. Advanced MSS Services. Non-GEO MSS Systems. Application of Multiple Access Techniques. Network Access Control and Security. Digital Speech Compression. Economic Comparison of MSS Systems. Prospects for Global MSS Service. Frequency Coordination and Regulation of Services: Regulatory Background. Sharing of Radio Frequencies. Structure of the ITU. The ITU Radio Regulations. International Frequency Coordination. World Radio Communication Conference. Additional Regulatory Approvals. The Business of Satellite Communication: The Satellite Marketing Challenge. Selling the Space Segment. Value Added Service Offerings. The Marketing Organization. Financing a Satellite System.