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Part I: Satellite Technology
by Anil Maini, Varsha Agrawal
Satellite Technology: Principles and Applications, 3rd Edition
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
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