Satellite communication technology

A systematic guide to detection and estimation theory and their applications in the design, implementation and optimization of real-world systems.

Cooperative and Cognitive Satellite Systems provides a solid overview of the current research in the field of cooperative and cognitive satellite systems, helping users understand how to incorporate state-of-the-art communication techniques in innovative satellite network architectures to enable the next generation of satellite systems.

Combines theory with real-world case studies to give a comprehensive overview of modern optical wireless technology.

Your hands-on guide to GNSS theory and applications, with practical case studies and bundled real-time software receiver and signal simulator.

This definitive handbook demystifies personal-area networking technologies and protocols and explores their application potential in a unique real-world context.

In order to reflect the increasing importance and interest of the microsatellites in high technology and scientific applications in space, the Colloquium on Microsatellites as Research Tools was organized to promote its usage and technology development and to foster the international cooperation, especially in the area of the Asia pacific region.

The essential guide to state-of-the art mobile positioning and tracking techniques fully updated for new and emerging trends in the field Mobile Positioning and Tracking, Second Edition explores state-of-the-art mobile positioning solutions applied on top of current wireless communication networks.

With a Preface by noted satellite scientist Dr.

The End of the CBC?

An accessible guide to the ideas and technologies underlying such applications as GPS, Google Maps, Pokémon Go, ride-sharing, driverless cars, and drone surveillance.

Fully updated edition of the comprehensive, single-source reference on satellite technology and its applications Covering both the technology and its applications, Satellite Technology is a concise reference on satellites for commercial, scientific and military purposes.

Everything you need to know about NFC technology, its applications, implementation, common obstacles and strategies to overcome them.

One-stop reference to state-of-the-art theory, key strategies/protocols, deployment aspects, standardization activities and experimental studies of technologies for the smart grid.

Concise, easy-to-read guide, introducing beginners to the engineering background of modern communication systems, from mobile phones to data storage.

Demand 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.

Satellites are increasingly used for global communications, as well as for radio and television transmissions.

The End of the CBC?

Mobile satellite services are set to change with the imminent launch of satellite personal communication services (S-PCS), through the use of non-geostationary satellites.

The first complete and unified coverage of both classical and recent results, including numerous worked examples and over 250 exercises.

Provides the fundamental principles and practical tools needed to design next-generation wireless networks that are both energy- and spectrum-efficient.

Get up to speed on GNSS for mobile applications with this practical guide, including step-by-step algorithms and key methods for future systems.

Ideal for researchers and practitioners looking to develop and use computational algorithms for waveform design in diverse active sensing applications.

Ideal for researchers and practitioners looking to develop and use computational algorithms for waveform design in diverse active sensing applications.

A mathematically rigorous guide to convex optimization for power systems engineering.

This book addresses the fundamentals and practical implementations of antennas for Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS) In this book, the authors discuss the various aspects of GNSS antennas, including fundamentals of GNSS, design approaches for the GNSS terminal and satellite antennas, performance enhancement techniques and effects of user s presence and surrounding environment on these antennas.

Learn about the basics and the future of vehicular networking research with this essential guide to in- and inter-vehicle communication.

This book provides a novel method based on advantages of mobility model of Low Earth Orbit Mobile Satellite System LEO MSS which allows the evaluation of instant of subsequent handover of a MS even if its location is unknown.

Provides the fundamental principles and practical tools needed to design next-generation wireless networks that are both energy- and spectrum-efficient.

Presents the concepts, technology, and role of satellite systems in support of personal applications, such as mobile and broadband communications, navigation, television, radio and multimedia broadcasting, safety of life services, etc.

An updated guide to GNSS, and INS, and solutions to real-world GNSS/INS problems with Kalman filtering Written by recognized authorities in the field, this third edition of a landmark work provides engineers, computer scientists, and others with a working familiarity of the theory and contemporary applications of Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS), Inertial Navigational Systems, and Kalman filters.

All the expert guidance you need to understand, build, and operate GPS receivers The Second Edition of this acclaimed publication enables readers to understand and apply the complex operation principles of global positioning system (GPS) receivers.

With a Preface by noted satellite scientist Dr.

Your hands-on guide to GNSS theory and applications, with practical case studies and bundled real-time software receiver and signal simulator.

The first complete and unified coverage of both classical and recent results, including numerous worked examples and over 250 exercises.

Learn about the basics and the future of vehicular networking research with this essential guide to in- and inter-vehicle communication.

A comprehensive text that takes a unique top-down approach to teaching the fundamentals of digital communication for a one-semester course.

A mathematically rigorous guide to convex optimization for power systems engineering.

Covers the latest developments in PNT technologies, including integrated satellite navigation, sensor systems, and civil applications Featuring sixty-four chapters that are divided into six parts, this two-volume work provides comprehensive coverage of the state-of-the-art in satellite-based position, navigation, and timing (PNT) technologies and civilian applications.

A comprehensive overview of RF microelectronic design using Liquid Crystal Polymer (LCP) at package, component and system levels.

Presents the concepts, technology, and role of satellite systems in support of personal applications, such as mobile and broadband communications, navigation, television, radio and multimedia broadcasting, safety of life services, etc.

Describes the relevant detection and estimation theory, sets out key design challenges and examines practical design trade-offs and experimental results.

A Practical Approach To Antenna Technology For Communication SatellitesThis authoritative resource discusses antenna technology for communication satellites, addressing both the space and user segments.

Comprehensive guide to the fundamentals and advanced engineering of the Beidou satellite system The first book specifically describing the Chinese Beidou timing/navigation system an increasingly important contributor to the GNSS Introducing the user location information sharing demands, technologies and development trends Highlights the technical features and broad application prospects of navigation, positioning and short message communication of the Beidou satellite system Enhances understanding of the fundamentals and theories of radio navigation and positioning satellite systems Offers guidelines as to how to implement their design and construction A comprehensive reference on the subject for those who are doing scientific or engineering research in this area

How to build and operate GPS receivers-a working resource for engineers While GPS receivers abound in numerous applications, much of the information on their design is scattered in disparate and hard-to-find places.

Get up to speed on GNSS for mobile applications with this practical guide, including step-by-step algorithms and key methods for future systems.

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The essential guide to state-of-the art mobile positioning and tracking techniques fully updated for new and emerging trends in the field Mobile Positioning and Tracking, Second Edition explores state-of-the-art mobile positioning solutions applied on top of current wireless communication networks.

This book provides up to date coverage of the basics of ATM and internet protocols, and characteristics of satellite networks and internetworking between satellite and terrestrial networks Satellite Networking: Principles and Protocols, Second Edition provides up to date information of the original topics in satellite networking and protocols focusing on Internet Protocols (IP) over satellites, broadband over satellites, next generation IP (IPv6) over satellites, new generation of DVB-S/S2 and DVB-RCS next generations and new services and applications.

Comprehensive guide to the fundamentals and advanced engineering of the Beidou satellite system The first book specifically describing the Chinese Beidou timing/navigation system an increasingly important contributor to the GNSS Introducing the user location information sharing demands, technologies and development trends Highlights the technical features and broad application prospects of navigation, positioning and short message communication of the Beidou satellite system Enhances understanding of the fundamentals and theories of radio navigation and positioning satellite systems Offers guidelines as to how to implement their design and construction A comprehensive reference on the subject for those who are doing scientific or engineering research in this area