Introduction to Satellite Communication (Telecommunications Library) - Hardcover

A comprehensive overview of satellite technology and usage for commercial purposes. This edition offers expanded coverage of all the relevant elements of the satellite, ground control system, and earth stations. It aims to give the reader a practical understanding of the basic construction and usage of modern commercial satellite networks - how parts of the satellite system function, how the various elements interact, what role each element plays, and which elements are the most critical to success.

Bruce R. Elbert has 30 years of satellite communications experience and is a leading authority on satellites and telecommunications. Formerly a manager at Hughes Space and Communications Company, Mr. Elbert is now a private consultant and holds an MBA from Pepperdine University and an MSEE from the University of Maryland. He teaches satellite communication and telecommunications management at UCLA Extension and serves as series editor of Artech's Technology Management and Professional Development Series.