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Satellite Communications and Networks [electronic resource] / by Marko Höyhtyä

Author
Höyhtyä, Marko
Published
Cham : Springer Nature Switzerland : Imprint: Springer, 2025.
Edition
1st ed. 2025.
Physical Description
XIII, 162 p. 113 illus., 74 illus. in color. online resource
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Contents
Introduction -- Satellite orbits and constellation design -- Satellite system architecture and types of satellites -- Air interface and Physical layer -- Medium access layer -- Networking layer -- Integrated satellite-terrestrial networks -- Cybersecurity -- Conclusion.
Summary
This textbook provides fundamental theory and application of satellite communications and networks in a format suitable for university students and professionals working in the field. The book first outlines the types of satellites and their uses, then goes on to cover satellite orbits and constellation design; satellite system architecture; air interface and physical layer; and integrated satellite-terrestrial networks. A thorough discussion on 5G and 6G non-terrestrial networking (NTN) is included. The book shows how and why satellites are playing a key role in supporting critical infrastructures of society, such as energy and telecommunication networks and different forms of traffic on roads, sea and in the air. The book also discusses threats to satellites and how cybersecurity plays a role. The book features end-of-chapter questions and exercises, homework problems including mathematical exercises and practice questions, PowerPoint slides, and a solution manual. The book is ideal for upper undergraduate and graduate students in telecommunications curriculum. Covers key topics such as satellite orbits and constellation design and integrated satellite-terrestrial networks; Features a full suite of classroom materials including questions, exercises, homework problems, and PPT slides; Presents the fundamentals of satellite communications and networks in a format suitable for university students.
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ISBN
9783031729270
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text file PDF
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Springer Nature eBook
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