Laser Satellite Communication: The Third Generation | 
 enlarge | Authors: William H. Mott, Robert B. Sheldon, Peter O. Mcvay, L. Philip Sheldon
Publisher: Quorum Books
Category: Book
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Media: Hardcover
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Pages: 328
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Dimensions (in): 9.6 x 6.5 x 1.2
ISBN: 1567203299
Dewey Decimal Number: 338.476213827
EAN: 9781567203295
ASIN: 1567203299
Publication Date: January 30, 2000
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This introduction to the next generation of human telecommunications enterprise examines the development of laser satellite communications and describes its advantages over previous technologies. It looks at the development of the technology and the industry through wired and wireless media and presents the vision, promise, and challenges of free-space lasers. The book balances its focused consideration of the telecommunications industry and markets with practical thoughts on creating a business involved in the introduction of commercial laser satellite communications systems. Scholars, investors, venture capitalists, policy makers, and corporate leaders will find this to be a comprehensive and eye-opening bridge between the existing telecommunications industry and the opportunities of the next generation. The opening chapters introduce the concepts of "Migration," "Specialization," and "Interconnectivity" as solutions inherent in third generation laser-satellite communications. The high capacity of the optical spectrum invites migration of applications beyond the narrow RF spectra to the high frequencies of free-space laser beams. Migration stimulates specialization of voice and duplex at the lower, optimal RF spectra. The third generation--laser-wired space--focuses around global satellite interconnectivity between fiber optics and RF. The final chapters introduce a model business concept to pioneer the third generation. Several approaches to capitalization, organization, technology development, and business strategies provide an exciting stimulus for pragmatic approaches to commercial concepts.
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The Satellite Solution September 5, 2000
3 out of 4 found this review helpful
William H. Mott IV takes us into the world of Satellite communications with an effective, business-like approach; so don't expect to be taken away by beautiful language, however, Mr. Mott IV gets the job done in any case.The reader is given a slam-dunk course in Satellites 101 going through the types of satellite, stakeholders, national powers in the space, applications, economics, challenges, developments, and provides some foresight. But do not expect to find out what satellite service you should be investing in; that is not the purpose of this book. If you have in interest in learning more about satellite technology and want to learn about how it might solve some of communication's problems, you will find it in this book.
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