NG4S802 - Satellite Communications 01 Sep 2022 - 31 Aug 2027 | Version 4
Associated Module Information
| Module Code: | NG4S802 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title: | Satellite Communications | ||
| Faculty: | Faculty of Computing, Engineering and Science | ||
| Faculty Group: | Information and Electronics | ||
| Faculty Sub Group: | Electronics | ||
| Module Leader: | Leshan Uggalla | ||
| Module Team: | Sivagunalan Sivanathan, Elango Nagasundaram | ||
| First Intended Intake: | SEP 2015 | Final Year of Intake: | 2026 |
| Date Closed: | |||
| Credit Value: | 20 | Credit Level: | 7 |
| Language: | English | ||
| Percentage of Module Taught in Welsh: | 0 | ||
| Equivalent Module: | |||
| HECOS codes: | 100163 - electrical and electronic engineering | ||
| HECOS Code Weighting: | 100 | ||
Document Version Information
| Version | 4 |
|---|---|
| Valid From | 01 Sep 2022 |
| Valid To | 31 Aug 2027 |
Module Aims
To provide a comprehensive introduction to satellite communications and a thorough grounding in the design/planning issues and the signal processing schemes involved.
Content Summary
Section A: Overview of Satellite Communications
- Advantages, History, Orbits, Services, Radio Regulations and Bands, Organisations, Satellite System Segments, Satellite Communications Business
Section B: Satellite Orbits Design
- Orbital mechanics, GEO, LEO, MEO and Elliptical Orbits, Satellite Installation and Launch Vehicles, Satellite Platform (power supply, attitude control, propulsion, TTC and thermal control), Space environment, Reliability
Section C: Satellite Link Design
- Propagation Effects and Interference, Antennas used for Satellite Communications, Link analysis, Link budgets and Link Quality, Earth Stations, Communication Payload
Section D: Satellite Signal Processing
- Modulation (FM, BPSK, QPSK, 8PSK, 16APSK, 32APSK), Multiplexing (FDM, CDM, TDM), Multiple Access (FDMA, TDMA, CDMA, RAMA, Multibeam), Error Control Coding for Digital Satellite Links
Section E: Satellite Applications
- DVB, HDTV, SDAR, GNSS, VSAT Networks, Military
Learning and Teaching Methods
| Activity Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Lecture | 30 |
| Tutorial | 12 |
| Practical classes and workshops | 6 |
| Independent Study | 100 |
| Directed Study | 32 |
| Groupwork | 20 |
| Total Hours Selected | 200 |
Learning Outcomes
| # | Learning Outcome |
|---|---|
| LO1 | Systematic understanding and critical awareness of satellite systems operations and planning |
| LO2 | Comprehensive understanding and ability to design state of the art satellite systems and services, specifying link and system parameters to achieve required quality of service. |
Module Requisites
N/A
Assessment Criteria
| Assessment Category | Assessment Type | Description | Duration | Word Count | Weight (%) | Best of? | Pass Mark |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asynchronous Assessment | Presentation (Asynchronous) 1 | Digital communication systems design, simulation, and analysis | 15 | N/A | 40 | No | 50 |
| Synchronous Onsite Assessment (Exam) | Onsite Closed Book Examination 1 | Exam | 120 | N/A | 60 | No | 50 |
Assessment Matrix
| Assessment Type | Learning Outcomes | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| LO1 | LO2 | ||
| Presentation (Asynchronous) 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Onsite Closed Book Examination 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |