TY - BOOK AU - Elbert,Bruce R. TI - Introduction to satellite communication T2 - The Artech House space applications series SN - 9781596932104 AV - TK5104 .E43 2008 U1 - 621.382/5 22 PY - 2008/// CY - Boston PB - Artech House KW - Artificial satellites in telecommunication N1 - Includes bibliographical references and index; Fundamentals of Satellite Systems.; Evolution of Satellite Communication.; Satellite Network Architectures.; Microwave Link Engineering.; Modulation, Multiple Access, and Impairments.; Spacecraft Antennas.; Earth Stations and Terrestrial Technology.; Launch Vehicles and Services.; Satellite Operations and Organization.; Satellite Communication Systems.; The Economics of Satellite Systems.; Future Directions for Satellite Communications ER -