Satellite Communications Systems Engineering : Atmospheric Effects, Satellite Link Design and System Performance


Louis J. Ippolito
Bok Engelsk 2008 · Electronic books.
Annen tittel
Utgitt
Hoboken : : Wiley, , 2008.
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1 online resource (396 p.)
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Description based upon print version of record.. - Satellite Communications Systems Engineering; Contents; List of Acronyms; Preface; Chapter 1 Introduction to Satellite Communications; 1.1 Early History of Satellite Communications; 1.2 Some Basic Communications Satellite System Definitions; 1.2.1 Satellite Communications Segments; 1.2.2 Satellite Link Parameters; 1.2.3 Satellite Orbits; 1.2.4 Frequency Band Designations; 1.3 Regulatory Process for Satellite Communications; 1.4 Overview of Book Structure and Topics; References; Chapter 2 Satellite Orbits; 2.1 Kepler's Laws; 2.2 Orbital Parameters; 2.3 Orbits in Common Use. - 2.3.1 Geostationary Orbit2.3.2 Low Earth Orbit; 2.3.3 Medium Earth Orbit; 2.3.4 Highly Elliptical Orbit; 2.3.5 Polar Orbit; 2.4 Geometry of GSO Links; 2.4.1 Range to Satellite; 2.4.2 Elevation Angle to Satellite; 2.4.3 Azimuth Angle to Satellite; 2.4.4 Sample Calculation; References; Problems; Chapter 3 Satellite Subsystems; 3.1 Satellite Bus; 3.1.1 Physical Structure; 3.1.2 Power Subsystem; 3.1.3 Attitude Control; 3.1.4 Orbital Control; 3.1.5 Thermal Control; 3.1.6 Tracking, Telemetry, Command, and Monitoring; 3.2 Satellite Payload; 3.2.1 Transponder; 3.2.2 Antennas; References. - 5.1.2 Fixed Antenna Gain Link5.1.3 Fixed Antenna Gain, Fixed Antenna Size Link; 5.2 Uplink; 5.2.1 Multiple Carrier Operation; 5.3 Downlink; 5.4 Percent of Time Performance Specifications; References; Problems; Chapter 6 Transmission Impairments; 6.1 Radiowave Frequency and Space Communications; 6.2 Radiowave Propagation Mechanisms; 6.3 Propagation Below About 3 GHz; 6.3.1 Ionospheric Scintillation; 6.3.2 Polarization Rotation; 6.3.3 Group Delay; 6.3.4 Dispersion; 6.4 Propagation Above About 3 GHz; 6.4.1 Rain Attenuation; 6.4.2 Gaseous Attenuation; 6.4.3 Cloud and Fog Attenuation. - 6.4.4 Depolarization6.4.5 Tropospheric Scintillation; 6.5 Radio Noise; 6.5.1 Specification of Radio Noise; 6.5.2 Noise from Atmospheric Gases; 6.5.3 Sky Noise due to Rain; 6.5.4 Sky Noise due to Clouds; 6.5.5 Noise from Extra-Terrestrial Sources; References; Problems; Chapter 7 Propagation Effects Modeling and Prediction; 7.1 Atmospheric Gases; 7.1.1 Leibe Complex Refractivity Model; 7.1.2 ITU-R Gaseous Attenuation Models; 7.2 Clouds and Fog; 7.2.1 ITU-R Cloud Attenuation Model; 7.2.2 Slobin Cloud Model; 7.3 Rain Attenuation; 7.3.1 ITU-R Rain Attenuation Model. - 7.3.2 Crane Rain Attenuation Models. - Chapter 4 The RF Link4.1 Transmission Fundamentals; 4.1.1 Effective Isotropic Radiated Power; 4.1.2 Power Flux Density; 4.1.3 Antenna Gain; 4.1.4 Free-Space Path Loss; 4.1.5 Basic Link Equation for Received Power; 4.2 System Noise; 4.2.1 Noise Figure; 4.2.2 Noise Temperature; 4.2.3 System Noise Temperature; 4.2.4 Figure of Merit; 4.3 Link Performance Parameters; 4.3.1 Carrier-to-Noise Ratio; 4.3.2 Carrier-to-Noise Density; 4.3.3 Energy-Per-Bit to Noise Density; References; Problems; Chapter 5 Link System Performance; 5.1 Link Considerations; 5.1.1 Fixed Antenna Size Link. - Provides an invaluable, detailed and up-to-date coverage of atmospheric effects and their impact on satellite communications systems design and performance. Significant progress has been made in the last decade in the understanding and modelling of propagation effects on radio wave propagation in the bands utilized for satellite communications. This book provides a comprehensive description and analysis of all atmospheric effects of concern for today's satellite systems, and the tools necessary to design the links and to evaluate system performance. This book will serve as an
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