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Review: Satellite Communication — D.C. Agarwal (pdf/version of textbook)

Summary

Importance of the Book

• Path Loss: Calculation of free-space path loss over vast distances (up to 40,000 km for GEO satellites).
• EIRP (Effective Isotropic Radiated Power): Understanding how transmitter power and antenna gain combine.
• G/T Ratio: The "figure of merit" for earth stations, defining the quality of the receiving system.
• Noise Temperature: Distinguishing between thermal noise, sky noise, and receiver noise figures.

Introduction

Unit 2: Satellite Subsystems