Mobile Satellite Communications : Principles and Trends

Due to a rapid proliferation of systems and network architecture and the availability of a plethora of innovative applications, many telecommunication professionals and technical managers lose sight of an MSS perspective. A huge amount of technical and related information lies scattered in publications such as journals, magazines, conferences, expensive and lengthy specialist reference books, and the Internet. It is therefore difficult for individuals and companies to obtain coherent up-to-date technical information. This book, written to bridge the information gap, compiles current system concepts, architecture and trends in a structured and easily understandable style. The book is also expected to serve as a reference source, as it adheres to technical concepts. Mathematics is limited to essentials, and where possible, equations are illustrated graphically; a comprehensive list of references has been included for the curious reader. Scientific principles have been amalgamated with business models for a balanced perspective of a commercial mobile satellite system. The treatment is unbiased and views expressed are the author’s own; examples of commercial systems are chosen singularly on technical novelty and uniqueness.