Satellite communications systems / G. Maral and M. Bousquet ; translated by S. David.
By: Maral, Gérard.
Contributor(s): Bousquet, Michel | Maral, Gérard. Systèmes de télécommunications par satellites. English.
Material type: BookPublisher: Chichester : Wiley, 1986Description: xvii, 401 p. : ill., maps ; 24 cm.ISBN: 0471902209.Subject(s): Artificial satellites in telecommunicationDDC classification: 621.38Item type | Current library | Call number | Copy number | Status | Date due | Barcode | Item holds |
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General Lending | MTU Bishopstown Library Lending | 621.38 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | 1 | Available | 00035452 |
Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:
With their impact upon people's lives and exchanges among nations, communications satellite systems have totally altered the patterns of world communications. The new capabilities of the space shuttle and Ariane systems presages continued growth and development in satellite technology. This book analyzes the different parts of a communication and satellite system, demonstrating how they interact with each other. It attempts to synthesize information gleaned from the numerous technical papers published in the last few years. Contains many up-to-date references at the end of each chapter, plus a glossary of terms.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Introduction -- Communication techniques -- Satellite networks -- Geometric considerations for a geostationary satellite communication system -- Space environment and its effects -- Geostationary satellite construction: communication and bus sub-systems -- Launching and positioning geostationary satellites -- Earth station technologies -- Reliability of satellite communication systems.
Translation of: Systemes de telecommunications par satellites.