2nd Edition
by Madhavendra Richharia (Author)
Demand for Mobile Satellite Service (MSS) is on the increase, with a
huge surge of interest in mobile communications in recent years and
high-paced advancements in the supporting system architectures, devices
and applications. This thoroughly revised and updated book provides a
comprehensive guide to the MSS technologies and emerging trends. It
takes a system level approach, giving in-depth treatment of technical
and business related issues. The author, a leading professional in the
area, draws on his extensive experience in industry and research, to
provide the reader with a sound and informed understanding of the
technology.
Mobile Satellite Communications includes
introductory material for the reader new to the field, in addition to
exploring prevalent system concepts, architecture, practices and trends
for the more experienced. An in-depth review of scientific principles
merged with business models and regulatory considerations presents a
balanced perspective of commercial mobile satellite systems.
This
book will be of interest to practicing engineers in mobile satellite
communications and mobile broadcasting, research and development
professionals working in these areas, mobile satellite service providers
and operators. Academics and students studying satellite
systems/technology, specialists in other classes of satellite systems,
technical and marketing managers, strategists and planners of
telecommunication systems: individuals interested in mobile
communications, satellite and telecommunications/broadcasting technology
will also find this book insightful.
Key Features:
- Comprehensive
treatment of mobile satellite communications topics, including radio
link aspects, satellite constellations, architectural and operational
aspects, as well as business planning models, MSS radio interface
standards, spectrum forecast methodologies and system examples.
- Addresses related themes such as mobile broadcasting, mobile VSATs, search and rescue, and navigation systems.
- Introduces
emerging technologies such as mobile broadband, television broadcasting
to handheld units, advanced capacity enhancement techniques, hybrid
system architecture concepts, including a rich sample of research topics
such as multiple input multiple output, satellite-based ad-hoc networks, and highlights initiatives in the use of Q/V frequency bands.
- Includes revision questions at the end of each chapter.
