Satellite Communications (Khanna Publishers)

Satellite Communications (Khanna Publishers)

Communication has pervaded into every sphere of life. With the advent of the satellite communication has become more accessible in almost all parts of the globe. Hundreds of the channels we see on our TV are linked through satellites. Mobile phone, email, WhatsApp net browsing, googling, all are facilitated by communication satellites. Communications via satellites are being so extensively used that the subject 'satellite communication' is being taught as one full semester course or at least one or two modules of a semester in electronics and communication engineering department/space department of almost all universities. The book starts with an introductory chapter that introduces the evolution of satellite communication. It covers the orbital mechanics, the perturbation factors of the orbit and different orbit configuration. It deals with launching mechanism and satellite sub-systems that configure a complete satellite system. The book elaborates the link calculation to facilitate the design aspect. Satellite access mechanism is also discussed. Internet via satellite is also outlined for completeness. The book also includes detailed deliberation on navigation satellites, direct broadcasting satellites, VSAT and other low orbit satellites.