Satellite Communications Fundamentals - Hardcover

Jules E. Kadish; Thomas W.R. East

 
9781580531368: Satellite Communications Fundamentals
Hardcover
ISBN 10: 1580531369 ISBN 13: 9781580531368
Publisher: Artech House Publishers, 2000

Synopsis

This manual seeks to help the reader grasp the fundamentals of satellite communications and related disciplines by explaining the underpinnings, introducing key personalities, and probing emerging issues. Starting with the basics, the authors introduce key topics such as orbital mechanics, electromagnetic theory, and atmospheric effects on signals, earth stations, digital communication, and video compression. The accompanying CD-ROM allows practical calculations such as rain attenuation and radio link budgets.

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About the Author

Jules E. Kadish received his B.Eng. from McGill University and did post-graduate work at Northeastern and Harvard Universities, as well as M.I.T. He worked for Raytheon and Scientific Atlanta before retiring as International VP in 1991. He is the author of Global High-Tech Marketing (Artech House, 1993). Thomas W.R. East, Ph.D., was part of the Stormy Weather Group at McGill University before working at Raytheon Canada, from which he retired as Director of Advanced Development in 1987. He received his B.A. in Physics from Cambridge University and his Ph.D. from McGill.

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Publisher
Artech House Publishers
Publication date
2000
Language
English
ISBN 10 
1580531369
ISBN 13 
9781580531368
Binding
Hardcover
Edition number
1
Number of pages
510