{"product_id":"reception-of-weak-radio-signals-from-space-hardcover","title":"Reception of Weak Radio Signals from Space - Hardcover","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eMiroslav Kasal\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eComprehensive resource on the dynamically developing issue of radio communication over long distances, especially in outer space\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eReception of Weak Radio Signals from Space\u003c\/i\u003e explores all aspects of detecting and making sense of extremely weak radio frequency (RF) signals, especially those emanating from space. The subject matter ranges from general physics fundamentals to highly specialized issues of design and optimization of microwave antennas, low-noise amplifiers, receivers, transmitters, and frequency synthesizers with very specific characteristics.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSpecial consideration is paid to the advanced technique of radio linking by reflection of signals from the lunar surface, where, using modern software for digital communication, it is possible to realize links with signals ten or more decibels weaker compared to analogue modes. Each chapter briefly summarizes the theory and applicable relationships and complements the discussed topic with descriptions of specific solutions for individual parts of the communication system. Detailed annotated examples of calculations and implementations are included to aid in reader understanding.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe book also discusses specific properties of antennas including brightness and noise temperature, directivity, and polarization, and covers the technical characteristics of interplanetary probes such as Voyager, Cassini, Mars Odyssey, and others.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAdditional topics in \u003ci\u003eReception of Weak Radio Signals from Space\u003c\/i\u003e include: \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eMicrowave receivers, covering noise matching, cooled amplifiers, noise figure measurement, and low-noise amplifiers for 1.3 and 10 GHz bands\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWave propagation in free space and the influence of the atmosphere via precipitation clouds and the ionosphere, including techniques for measuring the figure of merit G\/T of the receiving system\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eLocal oscillators, including direct digital and phase-locked loop synthesizers\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHigh-frequency rectangular and circular waveguides and coaxial and planar transmission lines\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eParabolic antennas, describing mirror geometry and its radiation as well as scalar radiator feeds\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eReception of Weak Radio Signals from Space\u003c\/i\u003e is an excellent resource on up-to-date information for engineers and scientists working in space communications as well as graduate and senior undergraduate students and radio amateurs.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eComprehensive resource on the dynamically developing issue of radio communication over long distances, especially in outer space\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eReception of Weak Radio Signals from Space\u003c\/i\u003e explores all aspects of detecting and making sense of extremely weak radio frequency (RF) signals, especially those emanating from space. The subject matter ranges from general physics fundamentals to highly specialized issues of design and optimization of microwave antennas, low-noise amplifiers, receivers, transmitters, and frequency synthesizers with very specific characteristics. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSpecial consideration is paid to the advanced technique of radio linking by reflection of signals from the lunar surface, where, using modern software for digital communication, it is possible to realize links with signals ten or more decibels weaker compared to analogue modes. Each chapter briefly summarizes the theory and applicable relationships and complements the discussed topic with descriptions of specific solutions for individual parts of the communication system. Detailed annotated examples of calculations and implementations are included to aid in reader understanding. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe book also discusses specific properties of antennas including brightness and noise temperature, directivity, and polarization, and covers the technical characteristics of interplanetary probes such as Voyager, Cassini, Mars Odyssey, and others. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAdditional topics in \u003ci\u003eReception of Weak Radio Signals from Space\u003c\/i\u003e include: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMicrowave receivers, covering noise matching, cooled amplifiers, noise figure measurement, and low-noise amplifiers for 1.3 and 10 GHz bands\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWave propagation in free space and the influence of the atmosphere via precipitation clouds and the ionosphere, including techniques for measuring the figure of merit G\/T of the receiving system\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLocal oscillators, including direct digital and phase-locked loop synthesizers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHigh-frequency rectangular and circular waveguides and coaxial and planar transmission lines\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eParabolic antennas, describing mirror geometry and its radiation as well as scalar radiator feeds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eReception of Weak Radio Signals from Space\u003c\/i\u003e is an excellent resource on up-to-date information for engineers and scientists working in space communications as well as graduate and senior undergraduate students and radio amateurs.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMiroslav Kasal, PhD, \u003c\/b\u003e is a Professor Emeritus at Brno University of Technology (BUT) in the Czech Republic. He was previously a scientific worker at the Institute of Scientific Instruments within the Academy of Sciences of the Czech Republic's Department of RF Spectroscopy. He last held the position of Department Head. He is an experienced experimenter and lifelong active amateur radio operator with a vast amount of theoretical knowledge and practical experience in the field.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 240\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.56 x 9 x 6 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e August 26, 2025\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45908625195205,"sku":"9781394292738","price":180.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0757\/6718\/5605\/files\/8XvXmDIOOJ9781394292738.webp?v=1772019561","url":"https:\/\/selloorium.com\/products\/reception-of-weak-radio-signals-from-space-hardcover","provider":"Selloorium","version":"1.0","type":"link"}