The Satellite Communication Ground Segment and Earth Station Handbook

Communications engineer and computer scientist Elbert explains the methodologies and practices for designing and implementing the ground segment facilities of satellite communication systems. Little has been written about this aspect, he says, but it is becoming more important as satellite communication becomes affordable for more people. His topics include Earth station design philosophy, two-way communication service requirements, ground segment baseband architecture and equipment, Earth station radio frequency design and equipment, fixed and mobile user terminals, and principles of effective operations and maintenance. Annotation c2014 Ringgold, Inc., Portland, OR (protoview.com)