
The Satellite Communication Applications Handbook
Bruce R. Elbert(Author)
Artech House Publishers
2nd Edition
Published on 30. November 2003
Book
Hardback
552 pages
978-1-58053-490-1 (ISBN)
Description
Since the publication of the first edition of "The Satellite Communication Applications Handbook", the satellite industry has experienced explosive growth thanks to a flood of innovations in consumer electronics, broadcasting, the Internet, transportation and broadband telecommunications. This second edition covers all the latest advances in satellite technology and applications and features new chapters on mobile digital audio radio and VSAT networks. It updates and expands upon the engineering and management topics addressed in the first edition. Engineers get the latest technical details into operations, architectures, and systems components. Managers are brought up to date with the latest business applications as well as regulatory and legal decisions affecting domestic and international markets. The treatment is also of value to marketing, legal, regulatory, and financial and operations professionals who must gain a clear understanding of the capabilities and issues associated with satellite space and ground facilities and services.
You get real-world, first-hand insight into: defining a satellite network architecture to meet your organization's business or operational requirements; engineering criteria and design principles for TV and radio broadcasting, mobile and fixed telephony, and VSAT data communications; and addressing business and regulatory issues to ensure a successful satellite application. Whether you are new to the satellite industry and need a quick and thorough understanding of how satellite communications operate or are a veteran professional needing a refresher on issues not encountered day to day, "The Satellite Communication Applications Handbook, Second Edition" is a resource that can be referred to again and again.
You get real-world, first-hand insight into: defining a satellite network architecture to meet your organization's business or operational requirements; engineering criteria and design principles for TV and radio broadcasting, mobile and fixed telephony, and VSAT data communications; and addressing business and regulatory issues to ensure a successful satellite application. Whether you are new to the satellite industry and need a quick and thorough understanding of how satellite communications operate or are a veteran professional needing a refresher on issues not encountered day to day, "The Satellite Communication Applications Handbook, Second Edition" is a resource that can be referred to again and again.
More details
Edition
2nd ed.
Language
English
Place of publication
Norwood
United States
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Edition type
New edition
Product notice
Laminated cover
Illustrations
1, black & white illustrations
Dimensions
Height: 259 mm
Width: 182 mm
Thickness: 34 mm
Weight
1125 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-58053-490-1 (9781580534901)
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Bruce R. Elbert
Satellite Communication Applications Handbook, Second Edition
E-Book
01/2003
1st Edition
Artech House
€117.99
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Person
Bruce Elbert is president of Application Technology Strategy, Inc., and was formerly Senior Vice President of Applications Systems Development at Hughes Space and Communications. He holds an M.S.E.E. in communications engineering and computer science from the University of Maryland, an M.B.A. from Pepperdine University and a BEE from the City College of New York. His company provides system design services, advice on technical and business matters, and training in all fields relating to satellite communications. Editor for Artech House's series on satellite communications, as well as its series on management and professional development, he is the author of several books including The Satellite Communication Ground Segment and Earth Station Handbook and Introduction to Satellite Communication, Second Edition (Arech House, 2000, 1999).
Content
Part 1 Systems considerations: evolution of satellite technology and applications; satellite links and access methods; issues in satellite system management. Part 2 Broadcast and multicast links to multiple users: television applications and standards; digital video and audio compression standards; direct-to-home (DTH) satellite television broadcasting; satellite digital audio radio service (S-DARS). Part 3 Bidirectional and interactive networks for voice and data: data communication and VSAT networks; fixed telephony satellite networks; mobile satellite service (GEO and non-GEO). Part 4 Regulatory and business affairs: frequency coordination and regulation of services; the business of satellite communications.