Satellite Communication Systems

This is an examination of the various elements that constitute a satellite communications system and a description of the fundamentals of satellite system design.The book introduces up-to-date operational systems as examples of how the concepts and techniques are applied in practice. The topics covered include: satellit orbits; communication links; modulation and coding; baseband signals; multiple-access techniques; earth stations; and communication satellites. Topics such as modulation, coding and baseband signals are considered from the specific viewpoint of the satellite communications engineer. The book is designed to provide the basis for a 10-15 hour lecture course. It includes practical examples, end-of-chapter problems and appendicescontaining useful data and orbit-related formulas.