The Geostationary Applications Satellite

Berlin offers an in-depth look into all the engineering aspects of geostationary satellite design construction and launch. Geostationary satellites have opened new doors for the peaceful use of outer space. From vantage points 22000 miles above the equator they permit people anywhere on land at sea or in the air to communicate with each other and they provide meteorologists geologists and other scientists with photographs of the earth. This book gives equal emphasis to the explanation of launch vehicles orbital mechanics the space environment spacecraft structures mechanisms thermal control telemetry tracking and command communications technology meterological payloads product assurance and testing.