Title :
Introduction to special issue on satellite broadcasting
Author :
Konishi, Yoshihiro
Author_Institution :
Uniden Corp., Chiba, Japan
fDate :
12/1/1988 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
A review is presented of the present status and the future of satellite broadcasting as well as the state of the art of direct-broadcast-satellite (DBS) technology, including the earth station. Satellite, TV program reception in various countries of the world is roughly classified into; (1) TV broadcasting services by means of a broadcasting satellite, and (2) reception of TV programs from communication satellites. In this context the author discusses the conditions covering satellite TV reception and the existing and planned services for Europe, North America, Asia, and the Middle East
Keywords :
direct broadcasting by satellite; satellite ground stations; television broadcasting; television reception; Asia; DBS; Europe; Middle East; North America; TV program reception; direct-broadcast-satellite; earth station; satellite broadcasting; Artificial satellites; Asia; Context; Context-aware services; Europe; North America; Satellite broadcasting; Satellite ground stations; Special issues and sections; TV broadcasting;
Journal_Title :
Broadcasting, IEEE Transactions on
