Maral G., Bousquet M., Sun Z. Satellite Communications Systems: Systems, Techniques and Technology

6th Edition. — Wiley, 2020. — 793 p. — ISBN: 9781119382089.The revised and updated sixth edition of Satellite Communications Systems contains information on the most recent advances related to satellite communications systems, technologies, network architectures and new requirements of services and applications. The authors – noted experts on the topic – cover the state-of-the-art satellite communication systems and technologies and examine the relevant topics concerning communication and network technologies, concepts, techniques and algorithms. New to this edition is information on internetworking with the broadband satellite systems, more intensive coverage of Ka band technologies, GEO high throughput satellite (HTS), LEO constellations and the potential to support the current new broadband Internet services as well as future developments for global information infrastructure.
The authors offer details on digital communication systems and broadband networks in order to provide high-level researchers and professional engineers an authoritative reference. The companion website provides slides for instructors to teach and for students to learn. In addition, the book is designed in a user-friendly format.
ContentsOrbits and related issues
Baseband digital signals, packet networks, and uality of service (qos)
Digital communications techniques
Uplink, downlink, and overall link performance; intersatellite links
Multiple access
Satellite networks
Earth stations
The communication payload
The platform
Satellite installation and launch vehicles
The space environment
Reliability and availability of satellite communications systems