536 pgs, 2003, John Wiley and Sons
ISBN 978-0471370079

The second edition of the classic text, completely updated and revised to keep the reader on the cutting edge of satellite communications. Contains four new chapters, many more worked examples of analysis techniques, and a new co-author in Jeremy Allnutt.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. Introduction
2. Orbital Mechanics and Launchers
3. Satellites
4. Satellite Link Design
5. Modulation and Multiplexing Techniques for Satellite Links
6. Multiple Access
7. Error Control for Digital Satellite Links
8. Propogation Effects and their Impact on Satellite-Earth Links
9. VSAT Systems
10. Low Earth Orbit and Non-Geostationary Satellite Systems
11. Direct Broadcast Satellite Television and Radio
12. Satellite Navigation and the Global Positioning System