The aim of this book is to provide the reader with an overview of mobile satellite systems, from their initial introduction (Inmarsat), current satellite-PCS (referring to such systems as Globalstar), through to Satellite-UMTS and an understanding of the following:
Ø The design concepts associated with non-geostationary satellite systems
Ø (constellation, link budgets, Doppler, etc)
Ø The concepts of UMTS (network architecture, aims, in the context of IMT-2000) and the role foreseen for the satellite component (complementary to terrestrial network, network extension, global availability, etc)
Ø Inter-working between satellite and terrestrial networks (network architecture, ATM Adaptation Layer)
Ø Radio interface technologies (WB-CDMA, TDMA, transmission environment)
Ø Regulatory issues
Ø Future services and applications
Ø Potential satellite markets (prediction techniques, effect of tariffing policies on potential market)



Table of Contents:
Preface Acknowledgements · Figures · Tables · Mobile Communication System Evolution · Mobile Satellite Systems · Constellation Characteristics and Orbital Parameters · Channel Characteristics · Radio Link Design · Network Procedures · Integrated Terrestial-Satellite Mobile Networks · Market Analysis · Future Developments Appendix A: Acronyms Appendix B: Symbols Index