Roddy, Dennis, 1931-

Satellite communications / Dennis Roddy. - 4th ed. - New York : McGraw-Hill, c2006. - xii, 636 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Overview of satellite systems -- Orbits and launching methods -- The geostationary orbit -- Radio wave propagation -- Polarization -- Antennas -- The space segment -- The earth segment -- Analog signals -- Digital signals -- Error control coding -- The space link -- Interference -- Satellite access -- Satellites in networks -- Direct broadcast satellite (DBS) television -- Satellite mobile and specialized services.

Annotation Master the fundamentals of satellite communicationsHighly regarded for more than a decade as both a teaching text and professional tutorial, this classic guide to satellite communications has been revised, updated, and expanded to cover global wireless applications, digital television, and Internet access via satellite. In-depth, textbook-style coverage combined with an intuitive, low-math approach makes this book particularly appealing to the wireless and networking markets New to this edition: Global wireless services, including 3G; Antenna Options, Error Coding.

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Artificial satellites in telecommunication.

TK5104 / .R627 2006

621.382/5