Description
Objectives
The course introduces students to telecommunications aspects related with satellites. It focuses on both the physical aspects of telecommunications such as the radio channel and antennas, as well as the system aspects. In the end, the student will have acquired the knowledge necessary to understand the specifications of commercial satellite communications system, and its relation to the type of satellite and type of service offered.
Syllabus
Introduction to satellite communication systems, and definition of basic system configurations. Orbit types and design implications on communications system design. Basic concepts of radiowave propagation in free space and in the presence of the Earth. Antenna basics, types of radio coverage, and antenna types and technologies, according to applications (bands) and type of satellites. Radio channel noise and system noise. Modulation and coding techniques for satellite communications. Performance of up and down links, and between satellites. Multiple access systems for satellite communications. FDMA, TDMA, CDMA, and random access. Satellite communications applications (remote sensing and navigation systems). Future trends in satellite communication systems.
Cross Competence Component
Components b) and c) encourage intrapersonal component, critical thinking, strategic thinking, creativity and time management. These will be explicitly assessed.
Laboratorial Component
Non existing
Programming And Computing Component
Non existing
Ethical Principles
All members of a group are responsible for the group’s work In any assessment, every student shall honestly disclose any help received and sources used. In an oral assessment, every student shall be able to present and answer questions about the entire assignment and solution.