Ebook: Communication Satellites (5th Edition)

This book chronicles the worldwide development of communication satellites over a period of more than four decades. Descriptive text and tabular data are presented for experimental and operational satellites of communications and broadcasting systems of both individual nations and international organizations. Descriptions are strengthened by drawings of satellites, communication subsystem block diagrams, and coverage maps.
- Data and information appearing in this book are for informational purposes only. AIAA and the author are not responsible for any injury or damage resulting from use or reliance, nor do AIAA and the author warrant that use or reliance will be free from privately owned rights.
Content:
Front Matter
• Preface
• Table of Contents
• Historical Background
1. Experimental Satellites
2. Global Systems Satellites
3. Mobile Services Satellites
4. Military Satellites
5. Russian Satellites
6. North American Satellites
7. European Satellites
8. Asian Satellites
9. African, Middle Eastern, South American, and Australian Satellites
10. Amateur, Educational, and Scientific Satellites
Appendix
Glossary
Bibliography
Index
• About the Authors