533 pgs, 1993, Wiley-Interscience
ISBN 978-0471557968

Somewhat of a classic, though written in 1993, this book deals with the "space" elements of communication satellite service as compared with the Earth segment.

This book, which has served many engineering classes, is designed to help astronautics engineers determine and design satellite subsystems. Attention is paid to the resources available and the parameters necessary to best allocate these resources.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. Introduction
2. Link Budgets
3. Orbits
4. Radio Frequencies
5. Modulation, Multiplexing, and Multiple Access
6. Antennas
7. Power, EIRP, and Illumination
8. Transmission Losses and Power Flux Density
9. Receivers and Noise Temperatures
10. System Performance
11. Telemetry, Tracking, and Command
12. Electric Power
13. Spacecraft Attitude
14. Propulsion
15. Structure
16. Thermal Control
17. Spacecraft Testing
18. Reliability