VSAT Networks

<i>VSAT Networks: Second Edition</i> covers all the important issues involved with the installation of VSAT systems.<br />Since the first edition was published, the VSAT market has continued to expand steadily. VSAT technologies have advanced, prompting an increase in the take-up of VSAT services.<br />Offering a comprehensive introduction to the topic followed by a detailed exploration of multiple access protocols, delay analysis and system dimensioning, this edition is a highly relevant update of <i>VSAT Networks</i>. Written by a well respected and established member of the satellite community, it will be welcomed be academics and engineers alike. <ul> <li>Covers important issues of services, economics and regulatory aspects</li> <li>Provides a detailed technical insight on networking and radio frequency link aspects, therefore addressing the specific features of VSAT networks at the three lower layers of the OSI Reference Layer Model for data communications</li> <li>This timely second edition is fully updated with new figures, improvements and revised chapter on future developments</li> </ul> <p>This book will appeal to students of telecommunications, electronics and computer science. Practising telecommunications engineers and technical managers involved in the planning, design and operation of VSAT networks and systems will also find this book a valuable reference source.</p>