Satellite Technology E-Book

Anil K. Maini

• Herausgeber: John Wiley & Sons
• Kategorie: Wissenschaft und neue Technologien
• Sprache: Englisch

Seitenzahl: 1382

Veröffentlichungsjahr: 2014

Beschreibung

Fully updated edition of the comprehensive, single-source reference on satellite technology and its applications

Covering both the technology and its applications, Satellite Technology is a concise reference on satellites for commercial, scientific and military purposes. The book explains satellite technology fully, beginning by offering an introduction to the fundamentals, before covering orbits and trajectories, launch and in-orbit operations, hardware, communication techniques, multiple access techniques, and link design fundamentals. This new edition also includes comprehensive chapters on Satellite Networks and Satellite Technology – Emerging Trends. Providing a complete survey of applications, from remote sensing and military uses, to navigational and scientific applications, the authors also present an inclusive compendium on satellites and satellite launch vehicles. Filled with diagrams and illustrations, this book serves as an ideal introduction for those new to the topic, as well as a reference point for professionals.

• Fully updated edition of the comprehensive, single-source reference on satellite technology and its applications - remote sensing, weather, navigation, scientific, and military - including new chapters on Satellite Networks and Satellite Technology – Emerging Trends
• Covers the full range of satellite applications in remote sensing, meteorology, the military, navigation and science, and communications, including satellite-to-under sea communication, satellite cell-phones, and global Xpress system of INMARSAT
• The cross-disciplinary coverage makes the book an essential reference book for professionals, R&D scientists and students at post graduate level
• Companion website provides a complete compendium on satellites and satellite launch vehicles

An ideal introduction for Professionals and R&D scientists in the field. Engineering Students. Cross disciplinary information for engineers and technical managers.

Leseprobe

CONTENTS

Cover

Title Page

Copyright

Dedication

Preface

Part I: Satellite Technology

Chapter 1: Introduction to Satellites and their Applications

1.1 Ever-expanding Application Spectrum

1.2 What is a Satellite?

1.3 History of the Evolution of Satellites

1.4 Evolution of Launch Vehicles

1.5 Future Trends

Further Reading

Glossary

Chapter 2: Satellite Orbits and Trajectories

2.1 Definition of an Orbit and a Trajectory

2.2 Orbiting Satellites – Basic Principles

2.3 Orbital Parameters

2.4 Injection Velocity and Resulting Satellite Trajectories

2.5 Types of Satellite Orbits

Further Readings

Glossary

Chapter 3: Satellite Launch and In-orbit Operations

3.1 Acquiring the Desired Orbit

3.2 Launch Sequence

3.3 Launch Vehicles

3.4 Space Centres

3.5 Orbital Perturbations

3.6 Satellite Stabilization

3.7 Orbital Effects on Satellite's Performance

3.8 Eclipses

3.9 Look Angles of a Satellite

3.10 Earth Coverage and Ground Tracks

Further Readings

Glossary

Chapter 4: Satellite Hardware

4.1 Satellite Subsystems

4.2 Mechanical Structure

4.3 Propulsion Subsystem

4.4 Thermal Control Subsystem

4.5 Power Supply Subsystem

4.6 Attitude and Orbit Control

4.7 Tracking, Telemetry and Command Subsystem

4.8 Payload

4.9 Antenna Subsystem

4.10 Space Qualification and Equipment Reliability

Further Reading

Glossary

Chapter 5: Communication Techniques

5.1 Types of Information Signals

5.2 Amplitude Modulation

5.3 Frequency Modulation

5.4 Pulse Communication Systems

5.5 Sampling Theorem

5.6 Shannon–Hartley Theorem

5.7 Digital Modulation Techniques

5.8 Multiplexing Techniques

Further Readings

Glossary

Chapter 6: Multiple Access Techniques

6.1 Introduction to Multiple Access Techniques

6.2 Frequency Division Multiple Access (FDMA)

6.3 Single Channel Per Carrier (SCPC) Systems

6.4 Multiple Channels Per Carrier (MCPC) Systems

6.5 Time Division Multiple Access (TDMA)

6.6 TDMA Frame Structure

6.7 TDMA Burst Structure

6.8 Computing Unique Word Detection Probability

6.9 TDMA Frame Efficiency

6.10 Control and Coordination of Traffic

6.11 Frame Acquisition and Synchronization

6.12 FDMA vs. TDMA

6.13 Code Division Multiple Access (CDMA)

6.14 Space Domain Multiple Access (SDMA)

Further Readings

Glossary

Chapter 7: Satellite Link Design Fundamentals

7.1 Transmission Equation

7.2 Satellite Link Parameters

7.3 Frequency Considerations

7.4 Propagation Considerations

7.5 Techniques to Counter Propagation Effects

7.6 Noise Considerations

7.7 Interference-related Problems

7.8 Antenna Gain-to-Noise Temperature (G/T) Ratio

7.9 Link Design

7.10 Multiple Spot Beam Technology

Further Readings

Glossary

Chapter 8: Earth Station

8.1 Earth Station

8.2 Types of Earth Station

8.3 Earth Station Architecture

8.4 Earth Station Design Considerations

8.5 Earth Station Testing

8.6 Earth Station Hardware

8.7 Satellite Tracking

8.8 Some Representative Earth Stations

Glossary

Chapter 9: Networking Concepts

9.1 Introduction

9.2 Network Characteristics

9.3 Applications and Services

9.4 Network Topologies

9.5 Network Technologies

9.6 Networking Protocols

9.7 Satellite Constellations

9.8 Internetworking with Terrestrial Networks

Further Readings

Glossary

Part II: Satellite Applications

Chapter 10: Communication Satellites

10.1 Introduction to Communication Satellites

10.2 Communication-related Applications of Satellites

10.3 Frequency Bands

10.4 Payloads

10.5 Satellite versus Terrestrial Networks

10.6 Satellite Telephony

10.7 Satellite Television

10.8 Satellite Radio

10.9 Satellite Data Communication Services

10.10 Important Missions

10.11 Future Trends

Further Readings

Glossary

Chapter 11: Remote Sensing Satellites

11.1 Remote Sensing – An Overview

11.2 Classification of Satellite Remote Sensing Systems

11.3 Remote Sensing Satellite Orbits

11.4 Remote Sensing Satellite Payloads

11.5 Passive Sensors

11.6 Active Sensors

11.7 Types of Images

11.8 Image Classification

11.9 Image Interpretation

11.10 Applications of Remote Sensing Satellites

11.11 Major Remote Sensing Missions

11.12 Future Trends

Further Readings

Glossary

Chapter 12: Weather Satellites

12.1 Weather Forecasting – An Overview

12.2 Weather Forecasting Satellite Fundamentals

12.3 Images from Weather Forecasting Satellites

12.4 Weather Forecasting Satellite Orbits

12.5 Weather Forecasting Satellite Payloads

12.6 Image Processing and Analysis

12.7 Weather Forecasting Satellite Applications

12.8 Major Weather Forecasting Satellite Missions

12.9 Future of Weather Forecasting Satellite Systems

Further Readings

Glossary

Chapter 13: Navigation Satellites

13.1 Development of Satellite Navigation Systems

13.2 Global Positioning System (GPS)

13.3 Working Principle of the GPS

13.4 GPS Positioning Services and Positioning Modes

13.5 GPS Error Sources

13.6 GLONASS Satellite System

13.7 GPS-GLONASS Integration

13.8 EGNOS Satellite Navigation System

13.9 Galileo Satellite Navigation Systems

13.10 Indian Regional Navigational Satellite System (IRNSS)

13.11 Compass Satellite Navigation System

13.12 Hybrid Navigation Systems

13.13 Applications of Satellite Navigation Systems

13.14 Future of Satellite Navigation Systems

Further Readings

Glossary

Chapter 14: Scientific Satellites

14.1 Satellite-based versus Ground-based Scientific Techniques

14.2 Payloads on Board Scientific Satellites

14.3 Applications of Scientific Satellites – Study of Earth

14.4 Observation of the Earth's Environment

14.5 Astronomical Observations

14.6 Missions for Studying Planets of the Solar System

14.7 Missions Beyond the Solar System

14.8 Other Fields of Investigation

14.9 Future Trends

Further Readings

Glossary

Chapter 15: Military Satellites

15.1 Military Satellites – An Overview

15.2 Military Communication Satellites

15.3 Development of Military Communication Satellite Systems

15.4 Frequency Spectrum Utilized by Military Communication Satellite Systems

15.5 Dual-use Military Communication Satellite Systems

15.6 Reconnaisance Satellites

15.7 SIGINT Satellites

15.8 Early Warning Satellites

15.9 Nuclear Explosion Satellites

15.10 Military Weather Forecasting Satellites

15.11 Military Navigation Satellites

15.12 Space Weapons

15.13 Strategic Defence Initiative

15.14 Directed Energy Laser Weapons

15.15 Advanced Concepts

Further Readings

Glossary

Chapter 16: Emerging Trends

16.1 Introduction

16.2 Space Tethers

16.3 Aerostat Systems

16.4 Millimetre Wave Satellite Communication

16.5 Space Stations

Further Reading

Glossary

Index

End User License Agreement

List of Tables

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