Satellite communications systems : systems, techniques and technology / GeÌrard Maral, Ecole Nationale SupeÌrieure des TeÌleÌcommunications, Site de Toulouse, France, Michel Bousquet, Ecole Nationale SupeÌrieure de l'AeÌronautique et de l'Espace (SUPAERO), Toulouse, France, Zhili Sun, University of Surrey, UK.

Translation of: SysteÌ€mes de teÌlecommunications par satellites.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

'The revised and updated sixth edition of Satellite Communications Systems contains information on the most recent advances related to satellite communications systems, technologies, network architectures and new requirements of services and applications. The authors -- noted experts on the topic -- cover the state-of-the-art satellite communication systems and technologies and examine the relevant topics concerning communication and network technologies, concepts, techniques and algorithms. New to this edition is information on internet working with the broadband satellite systems, more intensive coverage of Ka band technologies, GEO high throughput satellite (HTS), LEO constellations and the potential to support the current new broadband Internet services as well as future developments for global information infrastructure. The authors offer details on digital communication systems and broadband networks in order to provide high-level researchers and professional engineers an authoritative reference. The companion website provides slides for instructors to teach and for students to learn. In addition, the book is designed in a user-friendly format'-- Provided by publisher.