The Satellite Communication Applications Handbook (Artech House Space Technology and Applications) - Hardcover

Elbert, Bruce R

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1580534902 ISBN 13: 9781580534901

Publisher: Artech House Publishers, 2003

Synopsis

Since the publication of the best-selling first edition of The Satellite Communication Applications Handbook, the satellite industry has experienced explosive growth thanks to a flood of innovations in consumer electronics, broadcasting, the Internet, transportation, and broadband telecommunications. This second edition covers all the latest advances in satellite technology and applications and features new chapters on mobile digital audio radio and Vsat networks. It updates and expands upon the engineering and management topics that made the first edition a must-have for every satellite communications professional as well as network architects. Engineers get the latest technical details into operations, architectures, and systems components. Managers are brought up to date with the latest business applications as well as regulatory and legal decisions affecting domestic and international markets. The treatment is also of value to marketing, legal, regulatory, and financial and operations professionals who must gain a clear understanding of the capabilities and issues associated with satellite space and ground facilities and services. You get real-world, first-hand insight into: defining a satellite network architecture to meet your organization's business or operational requirements; engineering criteria and design principles for Tv and radio broadcasting, mobile and fixed telephony, and Vsat data communications; and addressing business and regulatory issues to ensure a successful satellite application. Whether you are new to the satellite industry and need a quick and thorough understanding of how satellite communications operate or are a veteran professional needing a refresher on issues not encountered day to day, The Satellite Communication Applications Handbook, Second Edition is an indispensable resource to be referred to again and again.

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About the Author

Now a private consultant, Bruce Elbert was formerly vice president of applications systems development, Hughes Space and Communications, California. He earned his M.S.E.E. in communications and computer science from the University of Maryland and his M.B.A. from Pepperdine University. Mr. Elbert is the author of several best-selling titles including Introduction to Satellite Communication (1987), Private Telecommunication Networks (1989), International Telecommunication Management (1990), Networking Strategies for Information Technology (1992), and Client-Server Computing (1994), all published by Artech House.

Edition details

• Publisher: Artech House Publishers
• Publication date: 2003
• ISBN 10: 1580534902
• ISBN 13: 9781580534901
• Binding: Hardcover
• Language: English
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 554