Introduction to Satellite Communication  (English, Hardcover, Elbert Bruce R.)

A comprehensive overview of satellite technology and usage for commercial purposes. This edition offers expanded coverage of all the relevant elements of the satellite, ground control system, and earth stations. It aims to give the reader a practical understanding of the basic construction and usage of modern commercial satellite networks - how parts of the satellite system function, how the various elements interact, what role each element plays, and which elements are the most critical to success.