Satellite Communications Systems: Systems, Techniques and Technology (Hardcover, 6)

Acknowledgement xv

Acronyms xvii

Notation xxv

1 Introduction 1

2 Orbits and Related Issues 1

3 Baseband Digital Signals, Packet Networks and Quality of Service (QoS) 1

4 Digital Communications Techniques 1

5 Uplink, Downlink and Overall Link Performance; Intersatellite Links 1

6 Multiple Access 1

7 Satellite Networks 1

8 Earth Stations 1

9 The Communication Payload 1

10 The Platform 1

11 Satellite Installation and Launch Vehicles 1

12 The Space Environment 1

13 Reliability and Availability of Satellite Communications Systems 1