Series Introduction / K. J. Ray Liu |
Preface |
Basic Principles of Satellite Communications / 1.: |
The Origin of Satellites / 1.1: |
Communications Via Satellite / 1.2: |
Characteristic Features of Communication Satellites / 1.3: |
Message Security / 1.4: |
Summary / 1.5: |
Satellites / 2.: |
Overview / 2.1: |
Satellite Orbits and Orbital Errors / 2.2: |
Coverage Area and Satellite Networks / 2.3: |
Geometric Distances / 2.4: |
Swath Width, Communication Time, and Satellite Visibility / 2.5: |
Systems Engineering: Design Procedure / 2.6: |
Antennas / 2.7: |
Satellite Power Systems / 2.8: |
Onboard Processing and Switching Systems / 2.9: |
Earth Stations / 2.10: |
Basic Principle of Earth Stations / 3.1: |
Modulation / 3.2: |
Modem and Codec / 3.3: |
Earth Station Design Considerations / 3.4: |
Terrestrial Links from and to Earth Stations / 3.5: |
Satellite Links / 3.6: |
Link Equations / 4.1: |
Carrier-to-Noise Plus Interference Ratio / 4.2: |
Communication Networks and Systems / 4.3: |
Principles of Multiple Access / 5.1: |
Capacity Comparison of Multiple-Access Methods / 5.2: |
Error Detection and Correction Coding Schemes / 5.3: |
Channel Coding / 6.1: |
Forward Error Correction Coding Techniques / 6.2: |
Regulatory Agencies and Procedures / 6.3: |
International Regulations / 7.1: |
National and Regional Regulations / 7.2: |
Mobile Satellite System Services / 7.3: |
Mobile Satellite Systems Architecture / 8.1: |
The Internet and Satellites / 8.3: |
Notations / 8.4: |
Glossary of Terms / Appendix B: |
Index |
Series Introduction / K. J. Ray Liu |
Preface |
Basic Principles of Satellite Communications / 1.: |
The Origin of Satellites / 1.1: |
Communications Via Satellite / 1.2: |
Characteristic Features of Communication Satellites / 1.3: |