About the BookSatellite communication has become an important element in all forms of modern communications. This book is designed to understand the fundamental concepts of satellite communication. Audio, Video and Data communications have become possible using satellites in appropriate orbits. The author has extensively dealt with the topics like satellite orbital mechanics, space segment, ground segments and satellite access methods and other relevant topics.The book introduces the reader through the basics of communication to advance topics in satellite communication. Additionally, other communication topics like microwave engineering, wireless communication and optical communication are also discussed, so that the reader can get complete overview of all communication aspects end to end.A brief overview of space activities in different countries is also given in the appendix.For Sale in Indian subcontinent onlyContentsCommunication basicsIntroduction to Satellite CommunicationOrbital MechanicsSatellite subsystemsSatellite link designEarth SegmentCodingLow earth orbit and non-geo stationary satellite systemOther satellite servicesMicrowave engineeringWireless communication and networksEncryption and decryption techniquesOptical communicationAbout the AuthorS.K Raman graduated in science from the University of Madras and did his engineering in Electronics and Communication from Madras Institute of Technology and received post graduate education from the University of Florida, U.S.A in Electronics communication engineering. He is an elected Fellow of Indian National Academy of Engineering and a life member/Fellow of many professional bodies.He has been working as Professor since 2003 in Electronics and Communication department of Dayananda Sagar College of Engineering, Bangalore. Prior to this, he served Indian Space Research Organization in several capacities including as Programme Director. His areas of interest are in Satellite communication and Remote sensing.