Satellite Communications

Synopsis

Looks at satellite communications from Marconi’s pioneering work with radio waves to Arthur C Clarke’s vision of worldwide communication using geostationary satellites, to Intelsat VI. Other topics include radio waves, microwaves, aerials and earth station control.

Language

English

Country

Great Britain

Medium

Video; Videocassette. Standard formats. col. 22 min. Teachers’ and students’ notes supplied

Year of production

1987

Availability

Free loan
Sale

Documentation

Accompanying teachers’ and students’ notes.

Uses

GCSE, A-level physics courses; communications courses.

Subjects

Information technology

Keywords

satellite communications; telecommunications

Production Company

Name

British Telecom

Distributor

Name

Education Distribution Service

Email

info@edist.co.uk

Phone

01795 427614

Fax

01795 474871

Address

Education House, Drywall Estate
Murston
Sittingbourne, Kent
ME10 3RL