Satellite Communications Systems Engineering
Atmospheric Effects, Satellite Link Design and System Performance

2. Edition April 2017
460 Pages, Hardcover
Wiley & Sons Ltd
The first edition of Satellite Communications Systems Engineering (Wiley 2008) was written for those concerned with the design and performance of satellite communications systems employed in fixed point to point, broadcasting, mobile, radio navigation, data relay, computer communications, and related satellite based applications. This welcome Second Edition continues the basic premise and enhances the publication with the latest updated information and new technologies developed since the publication of the first edition. The book is based on graduate level satellite communications course material and has served as the primary text for electrical engineering Masters and Doctoral level courses in satellite communications and related areas. Introductory to advanced engineering level students in electrical, communications and wireless network courses, and electrical engineers, communications engineers, systems engineers, and wireless network engineers looking for a refresher will find this essential text invaluable.
Chapter1 Introduction
Chapter2 Satellite Orbits
Chapter3 Satellite Subsystems
Chapter4 The RF Link
Chapter5 Link System Performance
Chapter6 Transmission Impairments
Chapter7 Propagation Effects Modeling and Prediction
Chapter8 Rain Fade Mitigation
Chapter9 The Composite Link
Chapter10 Satellite Multiple Access
Chapter11 The Mobile Satellite Channel
Chapter12 Mobile Satellite Channel
Chapter13 Frequency Management in Satellite Communications
Chapter14 Interference Mitigation in Satellite Communications
Chapter15 High Throughput Satellites
Appendix A Error Functions and Bit Error Rate
Index