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Surfing the internet, I discovered some cool satellite related resources that I think you will enjoy. Some are free, but all will help you become more informed about satellite communications, our planet Earth and even the heavenly universe around us. These useful links provide information about -

• Satellite Images & Maps

• Satellite Communications Books

• Satellite History & Info

• Satellite Pointing & Calculations tools

• Satellite System Installation Guide

• Satellite System Sales

• Videos

Satellite Communications Systems

Satellite communications involves the use of geostationary orbiting satellites to relay transmission signals received from one earth station to one or more earth stations.

Satellite Communications Systems by Gérard Maral and Michel Bousquet offers a practical approach to providing a comprehensive reference for satellite communications engineering with extensive illustrations.

Of all the satellite related resources available for today's IT professional, this book is considered a leading edge reference for the field of satellite and mobile radio communications.

This updated and revised fourth edition presents satellite communications engineering from the orbital mechanics techniques and radio wave propagation to the design of communication links and earth stations.

The book features an improved discussion of satellite services applications. It also introduces the most recent developments in this evolving field, including MPEG2, concatenated coding, digital TV and examples of transmission of digital telephony.

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ISP Liability Survival Guide

It's a jungle out there, (in ISP LiabilityLand) but author Timothy Casey takes you safely and firmly into and out of what would otherwise be very complex and potentially dangerous territory.

Governments around the world are establishing laws and regulations that will have a great impact on the way Internet Service Providers (ISPs) do business.

In this book, Timothy provides expert guidance for ISPs to sort out which laws and regulations apply to them. As one of the framers of the Digital Millennium Copyright Act, he also shows you how to protect yourself in this volatile market.

A critical component of every ISP's satellite related resources, this book is an excellent reference because it gives you ~

• Details on the varying laws and how they impact running a liability-free ISP
• Strategies for a successful ISP operation
• Critical considerations for effective policies and procedures to best structure your operations
• Valuable insight on accommodating the laws and maximizing your profitability

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Building Service Provider Networks

To be competitive, service providers cannot customize every installation but must simultaneously offer services that meet a wide range of perceived customer needs.

This guide shows service providers and equipment vendors how to build competitive service offerings for enterprise-specific needs.

The author, Howard Berkowitz provides an interesting and informative approach in presenting the following key components of the book -

• Vital technical and business guidance for the service provider marketplace.
• How to satisfy the customer's specific needs in data, voice, and/or video.
• How to submit the most competitive service network bids and service level guarantees.

It makes a great addition to any service provider's satellite related resources library.

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Developing IP-Based Services

Morrow and Vijayananda's Developing IP-Based Services is timed perfectly to address a market whose demands are shifting from simple Internet connectivity services to feature-rich and more sophisticated intra or extra network services.

This book is especially valuable because it is not based on theory but practical experience the authors gained working in the service provider field.

It covers the process from concept, feasibility, business plan, and technical considerations. As a result, it offers exceptional insight for service providers to start profitable, value-added network services businesses. Simply, it's one of the most valuable satellite related resources for today's ISP.

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WiFi Handbook

Here's an informative guide that's an excellent reference for those who are interested in building a WiFi network. It's one of the must-haves of satellite related resources for upstart wireless providers.

This working handbook delivers the hands-on expertise you need -- complete with illustrative case studies for the design and deployment of 802.11b networks of any size.

From one-cell home systems to global provider networks, the Wi-Fi Handbook provides the A-Z facts, details, tips, and strategies you need to handle the job.

All current wifi technologies are discussed with emphasis on~

Scaling up Wi-Fi networks, basic Wi-Fi architecture, network benefits and drawbacks, deployment in various environments, technical issues and security and more...

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Deploying License-Free Wireless Wide Area Networks

Deploying License-Free Wireless Wide-Area Networks provides complete, "start-to-finish" design, installation, operation, and support information for outdoor wireless WANs-including coverage of 802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, and proprietary-protocol networks.

The author, Jack Unger, covers all brands of broadband wireless equipment and explains the principles upon which all wireless equipment is based.

Step-by-step instructions and crystal-clear explanations walk you through initial planning stages and onto full wireless network operation. A very helpful feature is an End-of-Chapter review which serves to reinforce important network concepts.

Jack provides practical, in-depth coverage of the real-world challenges of outdoor, license-free wireless WAN deployment, including a comprehensive, vendor-neutral guide to successful wireless network design and operation.

It's a great guide and one of the best satellite related resources for corporate IT professionals and Wireless Internet Service Providers (WISPs). This book enables its readers to meet the challenges of understanding, designing, deploying, and utilizing their own license-free, cost-efficient, broadband wireless wide-area networks.

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VSAT Networks: Second Edition

An excellent source of detailed information on VSAT systems and their role in the construction of satellite networks is VSat Networks by Gérard Maral.

This updated edition includes and in-depth discussion on dedicated satellite communications with regard to network configuration, as well as, the economies of such endeavors and the operational and regulatory aspects of these services.

Additionally, all the important issues involved with the installation of VSAT systems, as well as, detailed exploration of multiple access protocols, delay analysis and system dimensioning are presented.
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The following video is not about satellites or satellite related resources, but I included it here for those of you who enjoy great cinematic coverage of space exploration, the Earth and the galaxy we live in. I think you will truly enjoy viewing this popular title.