Satellite Communications Textbook: A Practical Guide to Orbital Systems, Link Design, and Ground Station Operations for Engineers and Technicians - Brossura

Shouse, Sean

Brossura

ISBN 13: 9798193182511

Casa editrice: Independently published, 2026

Riassunto

How does a signal travel thousands of miles into space—and arrive clearly enough to support navigation, broadcasting, broadband internet, and global communications?

Satellite Communications Textbook gives you a practical, structured understanding of the engineering systems that make this possible. Whether you are an engineering student, communications technician, RF professional, or technically curious reader, this guide helps you connect orbital theory with real-world satellite and ground-station operations.
Inside, you will learn how to:

• Understand LEO, MEO, GEO, highly elliptical orbits, and satellite constellation design
• Analyze radio-wave propagation, atmospheric attenuation, rain fade, and polarization
• Evaluate satellite antennas, transponders, payloads, and spacecraft subsystems
• Build and interpret uplink and downlink budgets using EIRP, path loss, noise temperature, and link margin
• Compare modulation, coding, and multiple-access methods used in modern satellite networks
• Understand earth-station equipment, VSAT systems, teleports, and network operations centers
• Explore GNSS, broadband constellations, 5G/6G integration, optical links, cybersecurity, and direct-to-device connectivity
• Reinforce essential concepts with chapter summaries, worked examples, reference tables, a detailed glossary, and black-and-white instructional diagrams

Instead of treating orbital mechanics, RF engineering, link design, and ground operations as isolated subjects, this satellite communications engineering resource shows you how every part of the system works together.
Built around established engineering principles and supported by recognized technical references, it provides a dependable foundation for classroom learning, technician development, professional review, and independent study.

Start building the practical knowledge you need to understand, analyze, and confidently discuss modern satellite systems—get your copy today.

Dettagli dell'edizione

• Editore: Independently published
• Data di pubblicazione: 2026
• Lingua: Inglese
• ISBN 13: 9798193182511
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile
• Numero di pagine: 424
• Contatto del produttore: Manufactured by Amazon on behalf of the author; https://www.amazon.it/hz/contact-us; ; c/o Amazon Media EU S.à.r.l., 38 Avenue John F. Kennedy; Luxembourg; L-1855; Lussemburgo