Basic Principles of Satellite Communications
The Origin of Satellites
Communications via Satellite
Characteristic Features of Communication Satellites
Message Security
Summary
Problems
References
Satellites
Overview
Satellite Orbits and Orbital Errors
Coverage Area and Satellite Networks
Geometric Distances
Swath Width, Communication Time, and Satellite Visibility
Systems Engineering: Design Procedure
Antennas
Satellite Power Systems
Onboard Processing and Switching Systems
GPS
Summary
Problems
References
Earth Stations
Basic Principle of Earth Stations
Modulation
Modem and Codec
Earth Station Design Considerations
Terrestrial Links from and to Earth Stations
Summary
Problems
References
Satellite Links
Link Equations
Carrier-to-Noise Plus Interference Ratio
Summary
Problems
References
Communication Networks and Systems
Principles of Multiple Access
Capacity Comparison of Multiple-Access Methods
Multiple-Access Protocols
Summary
Problems
References
Error Detection and Correction for Coding Schemes
Channel Coding
Forward Error Correction Coding Techniques
Summary
Problems
References
Regulatory Agencies and Procedures
International Regulations
National and Regional Regulations
Summary
Problems
References
Mobile Satellite System Services
Overview
Mobile Satellite Systems Architecture
The Internet and Satellites
Summary
Problems
References
Appendix A: Notations
Appendix B: Glossary of Terms
Index
Biography
Dr. Michael O. Kolawole received a B.Eng. (1986) degree from Victoria University, Melbourne, and Ph.D. (2000) degree from the University of New South Wales, Sydney, both in electrical engineering. He also received an M.S. (1989) degree from the University of Adelaide in environmental studies. He is the director of Jolade Consulting Company, Melbourne; a chartered professional engineer in Australia; a member of the New York Academy of Sciences, and is a Visiting Professor to the Federal University of Technology, Akure. He has published more than 50 papers in refereed journals and 25 industry-based technical reports covering design, performance evaluation, and developmental algorithms.
"It's application is industry based. …it will excite readers especially with it empirical examples."
––Kayode Odimayomi, METI-University of Port Harcourt, Nigeria"The book provides a simple explanation of the very technical aspects of satellite systems engineering. It covers a wide range of topics and includes useful topics of Design of Satellite Links, Satellite Communication Network Access Types and Error Detection and Correction Coding Schemes, Regulatory Agencies and Procedures and Mobile Satellite Systems, which is a recent phenomenon. Very good examples are used to illustrate the design procedures."
—Tokunbo Ogunfunmi, Santa Clara university
