Communications Satellites: An Introduction to the Technologies of Space Communications
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| Rating | : | 4.19 (700 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0470208252 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 162 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2017-09-02 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
This text offers an introduction to communications satellites, explaining how they work and how they are used. Written for the neophyte and old hand alike, the book assumes no prior knowledge of satellite technology and defines technical terms as they are encountered. Covering the full range of technologies used in space communications, Communications Satellites takes a step-by-step approach to the process of selecting the right satellite and Earth stations for a variety of applications.
Excellent for the non-professional This book is perfect for someone without an engineering or science background who needs to understand the functioning of communications satellites. Though written over 20 years ago, it is still relevant even with the enormous advances in technology since. It would be useful for this book to be updated using more recent examples. Yet even in its original form the reader will have a non-professional working knowledge of the subjec