Satellite Communications Network Design and Analysis (Hardcover)

A smart choice for the practicing engineers and engineering students alike, this authoritative book provides a thorough understanding of the fundamental concepts of satellite communications (SATCOM) network design and performance assessments. Readers find discussions on a wide class of SATCOM networks using satellites as core components, as well as coverage of key applications in the field. This in-depth resource presents a broad range of critical topics that are important to today's practitioners, from geosynchronous Earth orbiting (GEO) satellites and direct broadcast satellite systems, to low Earth orbiting (LEO) satellites, radio standards and protocols. This invaluable reference explains the many specific uses of satellite networks, including small-terminal wireless and mobile communications systems. Moreover, this book presents advanced topics such as satellite RF link analyses, optimum transponder loading, on-board processing, antenna characteristics, protected systems, information assurance, and spread spectrums. Readers are introduced to current and future SATCOM systems and find details on their performance supportabilities. This cutting-edge book also presents trends in multimedia satellite applications and IP services over satellites.

這本權威書籍是對實踐工程師和工程學生來說明智的選擇，它提供了對衛星通信（SATCOM）網絡設計和性能評估基本概念的全面理解。讀者將找到關於使用衛星作為核心組件的各種SATCOM網絡的討論，以及該領域的關鍵應用的涵蓋範圍。這本深入的資源介紹了對當今從業人員至關重要的一系列關鍵主題，從地球同步軌道（GEO）衛星和直播衛星系統，到低地球軌道（LEO）衛星、無線電標準和協議。這本寶貴的參考書解釋了衛星網絡的許多具體用途，包括小型終端無線和移動通信系統。此外，本書還介紹了衛星射頻鏈路分析、最佳轉發器負載、機上處理、天線特性、保護系統、信息保護和展頻等高級主題。讀者將了解當前和未來的SATCOM系統，並找到有關其性能支持能力的詳細信息。這本尖端書籍還介紹了多媒體衛星應用和衛星上的IP服務的趨勢。