{"product_id":"mobile-satellite-communications-isbn-9781119998860","title":"Mobile Satellite Communications","description":"\u003cp\u003eDemand for Mobile Satellite Service (MSS) is on the increase, with a huge surge of interest in mobile communications in recent years and high-paced advancements in the supporting system architectures, devices and applications. This thoroughly revised and updated book provides a comprehensive guide to the MSS technologies and emerging trends. It takes a system level approach, giving in-depth treatment of technical and business related issues. The author, a leading professional in the area, draws on his extensive experience in industry and research, to provide the reader with a sound and informed understanding of the technology.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eMobile Satellite Communications\u003c\/i\u003e includes introductory material for the reader new to the field, in addition to exploring prevalent system concepts, architecture, practices and trends for the more experienced. An in-depth review of scientific principles merged with business models and regulatory considerations presents a balanced perspective of commercial mobile satellite systems.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis book will be of interest to practicing engineers in mobile satellite communications and mobile broadcasting, research and development professionals working in these areas, mobile satellite service providers and operators. Academics and students studying satellite systems\/technology, specialists in other classes of satellite systems, technical and marketing managers, strategists and planners of telecommunication systems: individuals interested in mobile communications, satellite and telecommunications\/broadcasting technology will also find this book insightful.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKey Features:\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eComprehensive treatment of mobile satellite communications topics, including radio link aspects, satellite constellations, architectural and operational aspects, as well as business planning models, MSS radio interface standards, spectrum forecast methodologies and system examples.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAddresses related themes such as mobile broadcasting, mobile VSATs, search and rescue, and navigation systems.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIntroduces emerging technologies such as mobile broadband, television broadcasting to handheld units, advanced capacity enhancement techniques, hybrid system architecture concepts, including a rich sample of research topics such as multiple input multiple output, satellite-based \u003ci\u003ead-hoc\u003c\/i\u003e networks, and highlights initiatives in the use of Q\/V frequency bands.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIncludes revision questions at the end of each chapter.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAn accompanying website for interaction (\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.satellitesandyou.com\/\"\u003ewww.satellitesandyou.com\u003c\/a\u003e).\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003ePreface xv\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eAbout the Author xvii\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eAcknowledgements xix\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e1 Introduction 1\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.1 Scope and Organization 1\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.2 Evolution of Mobile Telecommunications 5\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.3 Satellite System Architecture 13\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.4 Business Plan 23\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.5 Regulatory Considerations 23\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.6 Operational Considerations 24\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.7 Mobile Systems – A Comparison 26\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.8 Example Applications 27\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.9 Practical Limitations 27\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.10 Related Satellite Systems 29\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.11 Trends 31\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRevision 34\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 35\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e2 Satellite Constellations 37\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.1 Introduction 37\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.2 Satellite Orbits 38\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.3 Satellite Constellations 69\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRevision 85\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 86\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e3 Radio Link 89\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.1 Introduction 89\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.2 Spectrum Issues 89\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.3 Propagation Characteristics 100\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.4 Radio Link Analysis 162\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRevision 170\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 171\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e4 Modulation, Coding and Multiple Access 175\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.1 Introduction 175\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.2 Modulation 175\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.3 Coding 197\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.4 Multiple Access Schemes 208\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRevision 222\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 223\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e5 Fixed Earth Stations and User Terminals 227\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.1 Introduction 227\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.2 Gateways 228\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.3 User Terminals 230\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.4 Environmental Issues 264\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRevision 269\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 269\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e6 Spacecraft 271\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.1 Introduction 271\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.2 Satellites for MSS 272\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.3 Intersatellite links 302\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.4 Emerging Technologies 306\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.5 Launching Satellite Constellations 308\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRevision 312\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 312\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e7 System Architecture 315\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.1 Introduction 315\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.2 Air Interface 316\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.3 System Development 320\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.4 Network Considerations 334\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRevision 355\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 356\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e8 Satellite Radio Interface Standards 357\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.1 Introduction 357\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.2 Satellite Radio Interface Standards 359\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.3 Interactive Mobile Broadband Broadcast Standard 407\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRevision 422\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 423\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e9 Operational Considerations 425\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.1 Introduction 425\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.2 Perspective 425\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.3 Subscriber and Gateway Commissioning 428\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.4 Radio Resource Management 431\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.5 Radio Frequency Monitoring 455\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.6 Quality of Service 463\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.7 Licensing Issues 464\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRevision 466\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 466\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e10 Commercial Issues 469\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.1 Introduction 469\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.2 System Planning 472\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.3 Service Distribution Model 483\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.4 Billing Issues 486\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.4.1 Investment Routes 487\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.5 Regulatory Issues 488\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.6 Traffic Forecast 489\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.7 End-User Perspective – A Case Study 507\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRevision 513\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 513\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e11 Representative MSS Systems 515\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11.1 Introduction 515\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11.2 Geostationary Satellite Systems 516\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11.3 LightSquared MSS-ATC Proposal 544\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11.4 Big-LEO Systems 547\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11.5 Little-LEO System 564\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11.6 MEO System 568\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11.6.1 ICO System 568\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11.7 Hybrid Orbit Systems 572\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11.7.1 ELLIPSOTM System 572\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 577\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e12 Mobile Satellite Broadcast Systems 581\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12.1 Introduction 581\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12.2 Evolution 582\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12.3 Mobile Broadcast System Requirements 585\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12.4 System Configuration 587\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12.5 Space Segment 588\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12.6 Transmission Technology 590\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12.7 OSI Architecture in a Broadcast Context 594\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12.8 Prevalent Transmission Systems 597\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12.9 Receiver Architecture 604\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12.10 DVB-SH System Architecture 606\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12.11 Multimedia Broadcast and Multicast Services (MBMS) 611\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12.12 DBS Reception on Mobile Terminals 612\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRevision 613\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 614\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e13 Related Satellite Systems 617\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e13.1 Introduction 617\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e13.2 Distress and Safety Systems 617\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e13.3 Navigation Systems 627\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e13.4 Mobile Very Small Aperture Terminals 642\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e13.5 Terrestrial Cellular System 649\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e13.5.1 System Architecture 650\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRevision 653\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 653\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e14 The Future 655\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e14.1 Introduction 655\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e14.2 Market Projections 656\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e14.3 Spectrum Forecast 659\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e14.4 Capacity Enhancement Techniques 659\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e14.5 System Architecture 672\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e14.6 Enabling Concepts and Technologies 678\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e14.7 Little-LEO Systems 692\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e14.8 Mobile Satellite Systems in Future Networks 693\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRevision 698\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 699\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix 703\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA.1 Coverage Snapshot of Representative Non-Geostationary MSS Systems 703\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA.2 A List of Useful Formulas 705\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA.2.1 Geostationary Orbit 705\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA.2.2 Propagation 711\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA.2.3 Receiver 713\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eReferences 714\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eIndex 715\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMadhavendra Richharia\u003c\/b\u003e is a practising professional for well over three decades, with experience in diverse areas such as design and development of earth station products, satellite system design and operation, system planning, academics and research. He is currently a senior consultant and director of Knowledge Space Ltd, UK, prior to which he held a senior technical position at Inmarsat for over 15 years. Earlier, he was a faculty member at the University of Surrey. He has also contributed to satellite communication programmes of ISRO as an engineering scientist. He has published a number of technical papers on a variety of satellite communications topic, authored a book on satellite system design and co-authored a book covering concepts and technologies applicable to satellite systems for personal applications. The first edition of this book was well-received and continues to be recommended for many university courses. He obtained his PhD degree from the University of Birmingham UK and Bachelor and Masters from BHU. He is a member of the IEEE and the IET.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eDemand for Mobile Satellite Service (MSS) is on the increase, with a huge surge of interest in mobile communications in recent years and high-paced advancements in the supporting system architectures, devices and applications. This thoroughly revised and updated book provides a comprehensive guide to the MSS technologies and emerging trends. It takes a system level approach, giving in-depth treatment of technical and business related issues. The author, a leading professional in the area, draws on his extensive experience in industry and research, to provide the reader with a sound and informed understanding of the technology.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eMobile Satellite Communications\u003c\/i\u003e includes introductory material for the reader new to the field, in addition to exploring prevalent system concepts, architecture, practices and trends for the more experienced. An in-depth review of scientific principles merged with business models and regulatory considerations presents a balanced perspective of commercial mobile satellite systems.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis book will be of interest to practicing engineers in mobile satellite communications and mobile broadcasting, research and development professionals working in these areas, mobile satellite service providers and operators. Academics and students studying satellite systems\/technology, specialists in other classes of satellite systems, technical and marketing managers, strategists and planners of telecommunication systems: individuals interested in mobile communications, satellite and telecommunications\/broadcasting technology will also find this book insightful.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKey Features: \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eComprehensive treatment of mobile satellite communications topics, including radio link aspects, satellite constellations, architectural and operational aspects, as well as business planning models, MSS radio interface standards, spectrum forecast methodologies and system examples.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAddresses related themes such as mobile broadcasting, mobile VSATs, search and rescue, and navigation systems.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIntroduces emerging technologies such as mobile broadband, television broadcasting to handheld units, advanced capacity enhancement techniques, hybrid system architecture concepts, including a rich sample of research topics such as multiple input multiple output, satellite-based \u003ci\u003ead-hoc\u003c\/i\u003e networks, and highlights initiatives in the use of Q\/V frequency bands.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIncludes revision questions at the end of each chapter.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAn accompanying website for interaction (\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.satellitesandyou.com\/\"\u003ewww.satellitesandyou.com\u003c\/a\u003e).\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Wiley","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47989634007269,"sku":"NP9781119998860","price":184.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9781119998860.jpg?v=1761784894","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/mobile-satellite-communications-isbn-9781119998860","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}