R. R. Bowker
Satellite Orbits & Communications
Product Code:
9798218388652
ISBN13:
9798218388652
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$49.99
Satellite Orbits & Communications
$49.99
Are you keen to kickstart your understanding of satellite orbits and communications, but aren't quite ready to dive into the deep end of a complicated textbook?
Whether you're a complete beginner to satellites or a career astronaut looking for a refresher, Satellite Orbits & Communications serves to launch your understanding into orbit!
Each section of this book takes you on a journey through the basics of satellite engineering and orbital dynamics as well as how satellites communicate with Earth. Every illustration, explanation, and problem was written by a dedicated team to ensure that the book is approachable for anyone.With new satellites being launched each day, there isn't a better time to learn about the infrastructure over our heads!
Bookwide Features
- Three mischievous, but savvy, mascots to guide and encourage your understanding!
- Creative illustrations to satisfy any visual learner
- Historical facts and stories that take you back in time to when humans formed theories on orbital motion and executed experiments
- For those feeling adventurous, introductory MATLAB programming implementations
- For those looking for additional help with math, accessible practice problems for mathematical concepts summarized in a handy cheatsheet
Satellite Dynamics Highlights
- Types of orbits
- Classical orbital elements
- Newton and Kepler's laws
- 2D orbital mechanics
- Hohmann transfers
- Space sustainability
Satellite Communications Highlights
- How to work with decibels
- Link design and parameters
- Transmitters
- Antenna characteristics
- Receivers
- Link performance and optimization
| Author: Angela Huang |
| Publisher: R. R. Bowker |
| Publication Date: Oct 31, 2024 |
| Number of Pages: 158 pages |
| Binding: Paperback or Softback |
| ISBN-10: NA |
| ISBN-13: 9798218388652 |