This Chapter has identified the major subsystems of a satellite communications earth station, has described some of the factors leading to the selection of particular items of equipment, discussed siting matters and interference problems, and looked at testing, acceptance and ongoing maintenance aspects. Although, out of necessity, the approach has been brief, it is hoped that this Chapter has given the reader an insight into some of the likely design challenges associated with earth-station engineering.

Inspec keywords: maintenance engineering; interference suppression; satellite communication

Other keywords: interference problem; satellite communication earth station engineering; maintenance aspect

Subjects: Satellite communication systems