Mobile Satellite Communication Networks

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The aim of this book is to provide the reader with an overview of mobile satellite systems, from their initial introduction (Inmarsat), current satellite-PCS (referring to such systems as Globalstar), through to Satellite-UMTS and an understanding of the following: The design concepts associated with non-geostationary satellite systems (constellation, link budgets, Doppler, etc) The concepts of UMTS (network architecture, aims, in the context of IMT-2000) and the role foreseen for the satellite component (complementary to terrestrial network, network extension, global availability, etc) Inter-working between satellite and terrestrial networks (network architecture, ATM Adaptation Layer) Radio interface technologies (WB-CDMA, TDMA, transmission environment) Regulatory issues Future services and applications Potential satellite markets (prediction techniques, effect of tariffing policies on potential market) Special Feature This is one of the first books to cover the latest developments of network technology in mobile satellite services Provides in-depth analysis of market prediction methodology and evaluates potential satellite-UMTS markets Discusses ATM technology via satellite Describes future services and applications Table of Contents Preface Acknowledgements Figures Tables Mobile Communication System Evolution Mobile Satellite Systems Constellation Characteristics and Orbital Parameters Channel Characteristics Radio Link Design Network Procedures Integrated Terrestial-Satellite Mobile Networks Market Analysis Future Developments Appendix A: Acronyms Appendix B: Symbols Index