Satellite Communication Systems: Overview
The Geosynchronous Orbit
Satellite Launching
Communication Satellites
Earth Stations
Summary* Satellites in Radio and Television: The Unique Advantages of Satellites
Deregulation
Satellite Usage By Cable TV Systems
Satellite Usage By Television Broadcasting
Private Television Systems
International Television Service
Satellite Usage By Radio
Transponders Used for Television Program Transmission* Communication Satellites: Satellite Classification Comparison of C-Band and Ku-Band Satellites
Communication Satellite Design
C-Band FSS Satellites
Ku-Band FSS Statellites
Hybrid FSS Satellites
DBS Satellites * Earth Station Equipment: Antennas
Scrambling Systems
Uplink Earth Station Equipment
Downlink Earth Station Equipment
Auxiliary Equipment *Earth Station Planning and Design: Performance and Reliability Specifications
Earth Station Location
Modulation Methods
Satellite Link Calculations
Uplink Earth Station Design
Downlink Earth Station Design
Performance of Representative Systems * FCC Rules and Procedures: Overview
Technical Rules
Application for Earth Station License
International Service * Earth Station Operation and Maintenance: Satellite Operation
Uplink Operation
Downlink Operation
Communication Subsystem
Maintenance
Safety * Satellite Services and Earth Station Equipment: Overview
Satellite Services
Earth Station Equipment *Appendices: Conversion of FCC Downlink Power Density Limits to EIRP
Antenna Directivity
Antenna Gain
Noise Temperature
Antenna Elevation and Azimuth Angles * Glossary * Bibliography * Index
