Satellite Technology. Principles and Applications

This is a concise reference on satellite technology, which covers in one volume both the technological as well as the application aspects of satellites and the related topics. The authors make a unique attempt to offer a complete survey of applications: remote sensing, meteorological, military, navigation and scientific applications have been given as exhaustive a treatment as those of communications. The authors also provide an inclusive compendium on satellites and satellite launch vehicles making this an essential reference book. .