Satellite Technology: Principles and Applications / Edition 3

US: 9781118636473, 2015. Hardcover. Very Good. A copy that has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged. Fully updated edition of the comprehensive, single-source reference on sate llite technology and its applications Covering both the technology and its applications, Satellite Technology is a concise reference on satellites for commercial, scientific and military p urposes. The book explains satellite technology fully, beginning by offerin g an introduction to the fundamentals, before covering orbits and trajector ies, launch and in-orbit operations, hardware, communication techniques, mu ltiple access techniques, and link design fundamentals. This new edition al so includes comprehensive chapters on Satellite Networks and Satellite Tech nology - Emerging Trends. Providing a complete survey of applications, from remote sensing and military uses, to navigational and scientific applicati ons, the authors also present an inclusive compendium on satellites and sat ellite launch vehicles. Filled with diagrams and illustrations, this book s erves as an ideal introduction for those new to the topic, as well as a ref erence point for professionals. Fully updated edition of the comprehensive, single-source reference on sate llite technology and its applications - remote sensing, weather, navigation , scientific, and military - including new chapters on Satellite Networks a nd 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, s.