| Satellite Communications: The First Quarter Century of Service Contributor(s): Rees, David W. E. (Author) |
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ISBN: 0471622435 ISBN-13: 9780471622437 Publisher: Wiley-Interscience OUR PRICE: $248.85 Product Type: Hardcover Published: January 1991 Annotation: Contents: Preface; Acknowledgments; Satellite Communications; International Satellite Organizations; International Satellite Systems Competitors; International Services; Business Applications; Broadcasting Applications; Mobile Applications; National Telecommunications via Satellite; National Satellite Networks; A View to the Future; Appendixes; Bibliography; Glossary; Index. Provides an overview of the present state of satellite communications from the existing and competing international satellite organizations to types of services available. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Technology & Engineering | Telecommunications - Technology & Engineering | Acoustics & Sound |
| Dewey: 384.51 |
| LCCN: 88033949 |
| Series: Wiley Telecommunications and Signal Processing |
| Physical Information: 0.93" H x 6.43" W x 9.55" (1.58 lbs) 368 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Describing the present state of satellite communications, this book discusses the existing and competing international satellite organizations, types of services offered and correct business applications. The author provides a brief history of satellite communications, and then goes on to describe international organizations that provide satellite communications services. There is a detailed explanation of the national satellite systems now in use by 46 countries and an extensive appendix offers specific data to help managers choose an appropriate service. |