Principles of Communications Satellites

Name: Principles of Communications Satellites
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ISBN: 9780471557968

ISBN-10: 047155796X

ISBN-13: 9780471557968

Edition: 1993

Authors: Gary D. Gordon, Walter L. Morgan

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Description:

Explains the reasons, limitations and trade-offs inherent to communications satellites. The first half deals with link power budgets as well as communications hardware and examples of complete link budgets. Spacecraft technology and a description of the objectives and basic operating methods of each of the major supporting subsystems are covered in the last half. Contains end-of-chapter exercises and solutions.

Book details

List price: $241.95
Copyright year: 1993
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons, Incorporated
Publication date: 8/30/1993
Binding: Hardcover
Pages: 568
Size: 6.40" wide x 9.57" long x 1.33" tall
Weight: 2.288
Language: English



Introduction to Link Budgets


Orbits for Communications Satellites


Radio Frequencies


Modulation, Multiplexing, and Multiple Access


Antennas


Power, EIRP, and Illumination


Transmission Losses and Power Flux Density


Receivers and Noise Temperatures


System Performance


Telemetry, Tracking, and Command


Electric Power


Spacecraft Attitude


Propulsion


Structure


Thermal Control


Spacecraft Testing


Reliability


Index