Satellite Communications

by Timothy Pratt, Charles W. Bostian

The only work to present a unified treatment of all the basic aspects of satellite communications and to give practical examples from real systems. Whereas most texts in the field concentrate on a mathematical description of the communications link, Satellite Communications gives the reader a thorough knowledge of the subject by going on to cover orbits, propagation, and the equipment that comprises a working system. Pratt and Bostian go beyond the standard treatment of ideal channels (which ignores some very real practical limitations) to deal with the problems associated with transmitting digitally modulated signals through real satellites and earth stations. Included are chapters on orbital mechanics, spacecraft construction, satellite-path radio wave propagation, modulation techniques, multiple access, and a detailed analysis of the communications link. Contains worked examples and homework problems based on current industrial practice.

496 pages, Paperback

First published March 1, 1986

Reviews

[Odile · Rating 4 out of 5]

A technical, academic book I read for my class on the topic. Covers the basic topics needed to understand this important technology we use everyday. Recommended for somebody who is not afraid of a serious, technical read and interested in the topic.

[Sal_gr · Rating 5 out of 5]

Timothy Pratt

[Mohammad AboZeed · Rating 5 out of 5]

Just has gone through the propagations chapters, it is very good academic book for beginners.

[Dharmendra Jhariya · Rating 5 out of 5]

very Nice book

[Shyamkishore · Rating 5 out of 5]

good

[Lakshma Prasanna · Rating 4 out of 5]

i want read this book present

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