{"product_id":"handbook-on-satellite-communications-hardback-9780471221890","title":"Handbook on Satellite Communications (Hardback) 9780471221890","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eHandbook on Satellite Communications\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eInternational T (Author)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9780471221890, Wiley\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eHardback, published 12 April 2002\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e1120 pages\u003cbr\u003e28.1 x 21.6 x 6.2 cm, 2.74 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\"...keeping the tutorial character of the previous edition, if takes into account the evolution of techniques and technologies...\" (SciTech Book NewsVol. 26, No. 2, June 2002)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eAn essential overview of satellite communications from the organization that sets the international standards\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Since their introduction in the mid-1960s, satellite communications have grown from a futuristic experiment into an integral part of today's \"wired world.\" Satellite communications are at the core of a global, automatically switched telephony network. Assembled by the International Telecommunication Union--the international organization that sets the standards for this rapidly growing industry--the Handbook on Satellite Communications, Third Edition brings together basic facts about satellite communications as related to the fixed-satellite service (FSS). It covers the main principles, technologies, and operation of equipment in a tutorial form.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Updated to include the latest technologies and information, the Third Edition provides both the standards and technical information needed to implement and interact with satellite communication systems, including:\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e * The components and basic characteristics of a satellite communication system\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e * Regulatory considerations and system planning\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e * SDH and ATM satellite transmissions\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e * Analog and digital baseband signal processing and multiplexing\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e * Carrier modulation techniques\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e * Geostationary and non-geostationary systems\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e * Interconnection of satellite and terrestrial networks\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e * LEOS satellite networks and other recent developments\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e As digital modulation and transmission replace analog techniques, and as satellites in non-geostationary and lower-altitude orbits open the way to new applications, satellite communications will continue to grow in use and importance. Everyone involved in the administration and operation of satellite communications will find this a crucial resource.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eForeword to the Third Edition.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Overview to the Third Edition.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Chapter 1 General.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Chapter 2 Some Basic Technical Issues.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Chapter 3 Baseband Signal processing and Multiplexing.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Chapter 4 Carrier Modulation Techniques.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Chapter 5 Multiple Access, Assignment and Network Architectures.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Chapter 6 Space Segment.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Chapter 7 Earth Segment.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Chapter 8 Interconnection of Satellite Networks with Terrestrial Networks and User Terminals.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Chapter 9 Frequency Sharing, Interference and Coordination.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Conclusing Remarks.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e General Index.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Nomenclature of Main Abbreviations.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eSubject Areas: Electronics \u0026amp; communications engineering [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on Electronics \u0026amp; communications engineering\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22Electronics%20\u0026amp;%20communications%20engineering%20%5BTJ%5D%22\"\u003eTJ\u003c\/a\u003e]\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/font\u003e","brand":"Wiley-Interscience","offers":[{"title":"Brand New","offer_id":52286320476440,"sku":"9780471221890","price":192.69,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/2037\/5320\/files\/9780471221890.jpg?v=1781549870","url":"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/products\/handbook-on-satellite-communications-hardback-9780471221890","provider":"Freshly Printed Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}