Digital Satellite Communications [recurso electrónico] / edited by Giovanni Corazza.

Theoretical Background -- Satellite Channel Impairments -- Forward Error Correction -- Modulation Techniques -- Parameter Estimation and Synchronization -- Distortion Countermeasures -- Diversity Techniques and Fade Mitigation -- Multiuser Satellite Communications -- Software Radio -- Systems and Services.

Digital 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.