Course Program:
Course Objectives and Related Program Educational Objectives (ABET200):
- To be familiar with basic communication systems
- To be familiar with deep space communications
- To be familiar with satellite systems
- To be familiar with the satellite and space networks market and the future needs and challenges.
- To apply mathematical models of satellite networks.
- To strengthen students’ knowledge in satellite communication systems.
- To design simple communications systems for satellite networks
Course Topics (by Week):
W.1-2 Principles of basic communications systems
W.3-4. Introduction to deep space systems, galaxies, stars, planets, orbits.
W.5-6 Introduction to satellite systems components, and networks.
W.7-8. Satellite Communication Systems
W.9-10. Satellite applications and services
W.11-12 Satellite Systems Design
W.12-13 Basic Algorithm Design in Satellite Networks
W.14 Project Presentations Satellite Networks
Grading policy (Tentative):
Pop quizzes-Class activities- 20%
Midterm 1- 25%
Midterm 2- 25%
Final 30%
Class/Laboratory Schedule:
Three 50-minute lecture/discussion sessions per week.
Contribution of Course to Meeting the Professional Component:
Mathematics and Basic Science: 30 %
New Trends in Engineering topics: 70 %