Satellite Communications Systems

With their impact upon people's lives and exchanges among nations, communications satellite systems have totally altered the patterns of world communications. The new capabilities of the space shuttle and Ariane systems presages continued growth and development in satellite technology. This book analyzes the different parts of a communication and satellite system, demonstrating how they interact with each other. It attempts to synthesize information gleaned from the numerous technical papers published in the last few years. Contains many up-to-date references at the end of each chapter, plus a glossary of terms.