Describes basic satellite transmission and reception techniques and telecommunications systems around the world, and provides descriptions of more than 200 domestic, regional, and international satellites currently in orbit.

This book focuses on earth station design and components--one of the more neglected aspects of satellite communications. Topics include the growth of satellite communication and its history, synchronous satellite systems, signal processing, basic earth system stations, satellite communications for telephony, mobile satellite communications, satellite business systems, satellite television and remote sensing. The book also discusses satellite versus optical fibre, as well as the future of satellite systems. It should be considered a "must have" by all companies, engineers, and libraries requiring a source book for satellite communication possibilities and link designs.