Advanced Satellite Technologies
9781774699713
255 pages
Arcler Education Inc
Overview
The book "Introduction to Satellite Technology and Its Applications" offers a thorough exploration of modern satellite technologies and their diverse practical uses. It provides a broad overview of applications ranging from military and remote sensing to scientific and navigational purposes. This book provides a brief overview of the many stages in the development of satellites and satellite launch vehicles, starting with the use of hot air balloons and sounding rockets in the late 1940s and early 1950s and ending with current technology. With its eight chapters, each dedicated to a specific topic, the book serves as a valuable resource for researchers, professionals, and engineering students interested in the field of satellite technology and space sciences. Additionally, it covers the exciting advancements in communication systems using low earth orbit satellites (LEOS), the design considerations for efficient MEO constellations, and the propulsion technologies of cube-satellites (CubeSats). It also touches upon the applications and characteristics of small satellites. Lastly, the book concludes with a glimpse into future trends in satellite technology and satellite communication systems.
Author Bio
Dr. Kailash Malode (1980) is presently serving as Assistant Professor, Department of Soil Science And Agriculture Chemistry, college of Agriculture, Parul University, Vadodara, Gujarat. He obtained his B. Sc.(Ag.) in 2006 from Marathwada Agriculture University, Parbhani. M. Sc. (Ag.)2009 in Dr. Panjabrao Deshmukh Krishi Vidyapeeth, Akola and Ph. D. Soil Science And Agriculture Chemistry in 2014 from Vasantrao Naik Marathwada Krishi Vidhyapeeth, Parbhani. He started his career as Assistant professor in 2014. His field of specialization is soil fertility, soil carbon sequestration and organic carbon management. He has edited 06 books at international level, published 19 research papers in National and international journals of reputed. He has participated in many National, State Seminars and symposiums. He has written 02 practical manuals for the undergraduate course for the benefit of students, besides several radio talks and on farmers on a farmer training programme. Dr. Kailash has also written 26 popular articles in Shati Bharti, Shati pragati and other reputed magazines and 22 audio talks. He had the Best writer award in 2015 for Krishi dooth popular Magazines of Maharashtra, Young Scientists Award 2021 by Astha foundation and Birsa Agriculture University, Jharkhand. Dr. Kailash got the Best scientist award in soil science 2023 by Rajmata Vijayaraje Sindhya Krishi Vishva Vidhyalaya, Gwalior, and also best poster presentation of same.
