Digital Satellite Communications

Discusses long-term developments§Addresses advanced physical layer techniques designed for broadband communications, for fixed and mobile terminals§Considers 4G evolutions and possible convergence between different technologiesDigital Satellite Communications focuses on the study and design of efficient and flexible physical layers for broadband mobile and fixed satellite links. The chapters address long-term developments for advanced physical layer techniques in broadband communications, fixed and mobile terminals, and 4G evolutions with a potential convergence between different technologies.§A general description of satellite systems and services is provided which organizes the material into a generalized and readable framework. The approach is both analytical and descriptive. §The book provides a unified view of essential topics, including: §· fundamental theories §· channel coding and modulation§· synchronization and parameter estimation§· distortions and countermeasures§· diversity techniques§· multiplexing and multiple access schemes§· software radio§Digital Satellite Communications is ideal for researchers and students in the fields of communication and signal processing.