Satellite Communications and Navigation Systems
(3-0-0-3)
CMPE Degree: This course is Not Applicable for the CMPE degree.
EE Degree: This course is Not Applicable for the EE degree.
Lab Hours: 0 supervised lab hours and 0 unsupervised lab hours.
Technical Interest Group(s) / Course Type(s): Electromagnetics, Telecommunications
Course Coordinator:
Prerequisites: None.
Catalog Description
To introduce satellite communications and navigation system designincluding microwave transmission, satellite transponders, earth station
hardware and satellite networks. A design project is required.
Textbook(s)
Satellite CommunicationsCourse Outcomes
Not Applicable
Strategic Performance Indicators (SPIs)
Not Applicable
Topical Outline
Introduction to satellite system
Orbital Mechanics
Linking by satellite
Available technologies (C, Ku, K-bands)
Geosynchronous orbits and LEO's (Low Earth Orbits)
Satellite design
Transponder design
Satellite propagation and transmission equations
Uplink characterization
Transponder characterization
Downlink characterization
Atmospheric effects
Earth station design
Uplink amplifiers, frequency converters, modulators
Downlink amplifiers, frequency converters, demodulators
Antennas
Analog modulation techniques
Digital modulation techniques
Satellite networks
FDMA, TDMA, CDMA, and packet
Inter-satellite communications
Performance evaaluation
Navigation by satellite
Time Difference of Arrival Techniques
GPS Systems
Limitations to Accuracy