| Edition |
2nd ed. |
| Description |
1 online resource (xvii, 532 pages) : illustrations. |
| Physical Medium |
polychrome |
| Description |
text file |
| Series |
Artech House space technology and applications library
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Artech House space technology and applications library.
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| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Contents |
System Considerations -- Evolution of Satellite Technology and Applications -- Satellite Network Fundamentals -- Satellite Application Types -- Satellite Links, Multiple Access Methods, and Frequency Bands -- Design of the Satellite Link -- Link Budget Example -- Multiple Access Systems -- Frequency Band Trade-Offs -- Issues in Space Segment and Satellite Implementation -- Satellite Selection and System Implementation -- Communications Payload Configurations -- Spacecraft Bus Considerations -- Contingency Planning -- Broadcast and Multicast Links to Multiple Users -- Television Applications and Standards -- Entertainment Programming -- Educational TV and Distance Learning -- Business TV -- Analog TV Standards -- Digital Video Compression Systems and Standards -- Compression Technology -- ITU Recording and Transmission Standards -- Motion Picture Expert Group -- Digital Video Broadcasting Standard -- Data Broadcasting and Internet Protocol Encapsulation -- Digital Video Interface Standards -- Terrestrial Backhaul Interfaces -- Direct-to-Home Satellite Television Broadcasting -- Relative Cost of Satellite DTH Versus Cable -- DTH System Architecture -- Satellite Architecture -- Orbital Interference Limitations -- Differences Among DTH Systems -- Survey of DTH Systems -- Digital DTH in the United States -- European DTH Experience -- Expansion of DTH in Asia -- Expansion of DTH in Latin America -- Satellite Digital Audio Radio Service -- Satellite Radio Broadcast Concept -- First Introduction--WorldSpace -- Sirius Satellite Radio. |
| Local Note |
eBooks on EBSCOhost EBSCO eBook Subscription Academic Collection - North America |
| Subject |
Artificial satellites in telecommunication.
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Artificial satellites in telecommunication. |
| Genre/Form |
Electronic books.
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| Other Form: |
Print version: Elbert, Bruce R. Satellite communication applications handbook. 2nd ed. Norwood, MA : Artech House, ©2004 1580534902 (DLC) 2003067452 (OCoLC)53469647 |
| ISBN |
1580538088 (electronic book) |
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9781580538084 (electronic book) |
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