Satellite Communications Textbook: A Practical Guide to Orbital Systems, Link Design, and Ground Station Operations for Engineers and Technicians

By Sean Shouse

How does a signal travel thousands of miles into space-and arrive clearly enough to support navigation, broadcasting, broadband internet, and global communications?Satellite Communications Textbook gives you a practical, structured understanding of the engineering systems that make this possible. Whether you are an engineering student, communications technician, RF professional, or technically curious reader, this guide helps you connect orbital theory with real-world satellite and ground-station operations.
Inside, you will learn how to: Understand LEO, MEO, GEO, highly elliptical orbits, and satellite constellation designAnalyze radio-wave propagation, atmospheric attenuation, rain fade, and polarizationEvaluate satellite antennas, transponders, payloads, and spacecraft subsystemsBuild and interpret uplink and downlink budgets using EIRP, path loss, noise temperature, and link marginCompare modulation, coding, and multiple-access methods used in modern satellite networksUnderstand earth-station equipment, VSAT systems, teleports, and network operations centersExplore GNSS, broadband constellations, 5G/6G integration, optical links, cybersecurity, and direct-to-device connectivityReinforce essential concepts with chapter summaries, worked examples, reference tables, a detailed glossary, and black-and-white instructional diagramsInstead of treating orbital mechanics, RF engineering, link design, and ground operations as isolated subjects, this satellite communications engineering resource shows you how every part of the system works together.
Built around established engineering principles and supported by recognized technical references, it provides a dependable foundation for classroom learning, technician development, professional review, and independent study.Start building the practical knowledge you need to understand, analyze, and confidently discuss modern satellite systems-get your copy today.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0HFKR92CT
• ISBN13: 9798193182511
• Release Date: August 2026
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 426 Pages
• Weight: 2.16 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 8.5" x 11.0"