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Describes Telesat Canada, with particular emphasis on its Anik communications satellites.
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Communication Satellites, Fifth Edition, chronicles the worldwide development of communication satellites over a period of more than four decades. Descriptive text and tabular data are presented for experimental and operational satellites of communications and broadcasting systems of individual nations and international organizations. Descriptions are enhanced by drawings of satellites, communication subsystem block diagrams, and coverage maps. The book includes extensive references and a supplemental bibliography.
Abstract: This technical note describes the technical and operational aspects of the 12/14 GHz portion of the ANIK-B satellite leased by the Department of Communications from Telesat Canada and DOC owned ground terminals to be used with ANIK-B. Its purpose is to provide information to participants in ANIK-B pilot projects to aid in planning of the technical aspects of these projects.
This volume chronicles the evolution of commercial, military, national and international communication satellites. The text covers nine categories of communication satellites and provides technical details of each type of satellite launched by 1995.
Monograph on communications satellites and their future potential - discusses the outer space segment (incl. Satellite links and construction, orbit and inclination, transmission losses, etc.), and the ground segment (incl. Multiplexing, modulation, data transmission, packet radio terminals, data protection, trade-offs in systems design, interactive computing, etc.). Diagrams, graphs and illustrations.
An accessible introduction to the practical aspects of satellite communications. Provides historical background of satellite communications and discusses the wide range of applications throughout the world. Includes descriptions of all the commercial satellite communications systems currently available and their applications in government, broadcasting, and business. Also covers the growing use of satellite communications by developing countries. Contains extensive appendices listing satellite equipment and organizations.