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Satellite Communications

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  • An introductory book that is for the non-technical person who wants to understand the basics of satellite communications, technology, markets, and trends
  • Includes supplementary material: sn.pub/extras

Part of the book series: SpringerBriefs in Space Development (BRIEFSSPACE)

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Table of contents (9 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-vii
  2. Introduction to Satellite Communications

    • Joseph N. Pelton
    Pages 1-3
  3. Orbits, Services and Systems

    • Joseph N. Pelton
    Pages 5-17
  4. Earth Stations, Antennas and User Devices

    • Joseph N. Pelton
    Pages 63-73
  5. Key Business, Trade and Regulatory Issues

    • Joseph N. Pelton
    Pages 85-94
  6. The Future of Communications Satellites

    • Joseph N. Pelton
    Pages 95-104
  7. Back Matter

    Pages 115-126

About this book

The field of satellite communications represents the world's largest space industry. Those who are interested in space need to understand the fundamentals of satellite communications, its technology, operation, business, economic, and regulatory aspects. This book explains all this along with key insights into the field's future growth trends and current strategic challenges. Fundamentals of Satellite Communications is a concise book that gives all of the key facts and figures as well as a strategic view of where this dynamic industry is going. Author Joseph N. Pelton, PhD, former Dean of the International Space University and former Director of Strategic Policy at Intelstat, presents a readable book about the entire essence of the satellite communication field.

Authors and Affiliations

  • , Space & Adv. Comm. Research Inst., George Washington University, Arlington, USA

    Joseph N. Pelton

About the author

Joseph N. Pelton, Director Emeritus of the Space and Advanced Communications Research Institute, George Washington University and Former Dean, International Space University

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eBook USD 39.99
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  • Read on any device
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Softcover Book USD 54.99
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  • Compact, lightweight edition
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