Satellite Technology (eBook)

Fully updated edition of the comprehensive, single-source
reference on satellite technology and its applications

Covering both the technology and its applications, Satellite
Technology is a concise reference on satellites for commercial,
scientific and military purposes. The book explains satellite
technology fully, beginning by offering an introduction to the
fundamentals, before covering orbits and trajectories, launch and
in-orbit operations, hardware, communication techniques, multiple
access techniques, and link design fundamentals. This new edition
also includes comprehensive chapters on Satellite Networks and
Satellite Technology - Emerging Trends. Providing a complete
survey of applications, from remote sensing and military uses, to
navigational and scientific applications, the authors also present
an inclusive compendium on satellites and satellite launch
vehicles. Filled with diagrams and illustrations, this book serves
as an ideal introduction for those new to the topic, as well as a
reference point for professionals.

* Fully updated edition of the comprehensive, single-source
reference on satellite technology and its applications - remote
sensing, weather, navigation, scientific, and military - including
new chapters on Satellite Networks and Satellite Technology -
Emerging Trends

* Covers the full range of satellite applications in remote
sensing, meteorology, the military, navigation and science, and
communications, including satellite-to-under sea communication,
satellite cell-phones, and global Xpress system of INMARSAT

* The cross-disciplinary coverage makes the book an essential
reference book for professionals, R&D scientists and students
at post graduate level

* Companion website provides a complete compendium on satellites
and satellite launch vehicles

An ideal introduction for Professionals and R&D scientists
in the field. Engineering Students. Cross disciplinary information
for engineers and technical managers.