Satellite Communications and Networks / by Marko Höyhtyä.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Hoyhtya, Marko.

Series:

Textbooks in Telecommunication Engineering, Era of the Internet and Network Science/Engineering, 2524-4353

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Telecommunication.

Computer networks.

Communications Engineering, Networks.

Microwaves, RF Engineering and Optical Communications.

Computer Communication Networks.

Local Subjects:

Communications Engineering, Networks.

Microwaves, RF Engineering and Optical Communications.

Computer Communication Networks.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (173 pages)

Edition:

1st ed. 2025.

Place of Publication:

Cham : Springer Nature Switzerland : Imprint: Springer, 2025.

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.

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.

Notes:

Description based on publisher supplied metadata and other sources.

ISBN:

9783031729270

OCLC:

1482097925