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Fully updated edition of the comprehensive, single-sourcereference on satellite technology and its applicationsCovering both the technology and its applications, SatelliteTechnology is a concise reference on satellites for commercialscientific and military purposes. The book explains satellitetechnology fully, beginning by offering an introduction to thefundamentals, before covering orbits and trajectories, launch andin-orbit operations, hardware, communication techniques, multipleaccess techniques, and link design fundamentals. This new editionalso includes comprehensive chapters on Satellite Networks andSatellite Technology - Emerging Trends. Providing a completesurvey of applications, from remote sensing and military uses, tonavigational and scientific applications, the authors also presentan inclusive compendium on satellites and satellite launchvehicles. Filled with diagrams and illustrations, this book servesas an ideal introduction for those new to the topic, as well as areference point for professionals.* Fully updated edition of the comprehensive, single-sourcereference on satellite technology and its applications - remotesensing, weather, navigation, scientific, and military - includingnew chapters on Satellite Networks and Satellite TechnologyEmerging Trends* Covers the full range of satellite applications in remotesensing, meteorology, the military, navigation and science, andcommunications, including satellite-to-under sea communicationsatellite cell-phones, and global Xpress system of INMARSAT* The cross-disciplinary coverage makes the book an essentialreference book for professionals, R&D scientists and studentsat post graduate level* Companion website provides a complete compendium on satellitesand satellite launch vehiclesAn ideal introduction for Professionals and R&D scientistsin the field. Engineering Students. Cross disciplinary informationfor engineers and technical managers.