Satellite television : techniques of analogue and digital television Hervé Benoit

By:

Benoit, Hervé [Author]

Material type: Text

TextLanguage: English Publication details: London John Wiley 1999Description: 189 pages illustrations 24 cmISBN:

0340741082
9780340741085

Subject(s):

Television -- Transmitters and transmission

LOC classification:

TK6678 BEN

Contents:

1. Principles of satellite television -- 2. Direct-to-home satellites -- 3. Capture of the satellite signal -- 4. Analogue satellite TV -- 5. Digital satellite television -- 6. Receiving installation -- 7. Evolution prospects -- 8. Glossary -- A.1. Main satellites receivable in Europe (EIRP, position) -- A.2. Main European satellite channel systems -- A.3. Example of antenna dimension calculation.

Summary: "This reference book provides a technical overview of both analogue and digital satellite TV. It covers all aspects of satellite TV necessary to understand its operation and installation. It also describes the possible evolution of satellite television, and contains a detailed glossary of technical terms and abbreviations. The most recent developments of the receiving installation are covered, including consequences of the frequency extensions of the Ku band for the antennas and receivers, new methods of switching and controlling antennas (DiSEqC) and various possible forms of collective distribution (SMATV)." "This book will prove invaluable to both professionals and undergraduates alike, as well as enthusiasts wishing to understand how their installation works and how to upgrade."--Jacket.

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1. Principles of satellite television --
2. Direct-to-home satellites --
3. Capture of the satellite signal --
4. Analogue satellite TV --
5. Digital satellite television --
6. Receiving installation --
7. Evolution prospects --
8. Glossary --
A.1. Main satellites receivable in Europe (EIRP, position) --
A.2. Main European satellite channel systems --
A.3. Example of antenna dimension calculation.

"This reference book provides a technical overview of both analogue and digital satellite TV. It covers all aspects of satellite TV necessary to understand its operation and installation. It also describes the possible evolution of satellite television, and contains a detailed glossary of technical terms and abbreviations. The most recent developments of the receiving installation are covered, including consequences of the frequency extensions of the Ku band for the antennas and receivers, new methods of switching and controlling antennas (DiSEqC) and various possible forms of collective distribution (SMATV)." "This book will prove invaluable to both professionals and undergraduates alike, as well as enthusiasts wishing to understand how their installation works and how to upgrade."--Jacket.

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