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Part 1 Systems considerations: evolution of satellite technology andapplications; satellite links and access methods; issues in satellite systemmanagement. Part 2 Broadcast and multicast links to multiple users:television applications and standards; digital video and audio compressionstandards; direct-to-home (DTH) satellite television broadcasting; satellitedigital audio radio service (S-DARS). Part 3 Bidirectional and interactivenetworks for voice and data: data communication and VSAT networks; fixedtelephony satellite networks; mobile satellite service (GEO and non-GEO).Part 4 Regulatory and business affairs: frequency coordination and regulationof services; the business of satellite communications.