404 pgs, 1999, McGraw-Hill
ISBN 978-0071342087

Now an integral part of the growing global telecommunications network, communication satellites and their design are an important component of an aerospace engineer's education. Written in understandable terms, this books offers readers an in-depth treatment of the elements of satellite systems, including geosynchronous satellites. Focusing on design, filled with practical examples and helpful orbit-related formulas, this book is an essential tool for both the practitioner and student. In this second edition is a new chapter on non-geostationary satellite systems.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. Introduction
2. Satellite Orbits
3. Frequency and Propagation Considerations
4. Communication Link Design
5. Modulation
6. Coding
7. Baseband Signals
8. Multiple Access Techniques
9. Communication Satellites
10. Earth Stations
11. Non-Geostationary Orbit Satellite Systems
12. Future Trends