Satellite Communications
Subject code: SIP 7023

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Lecturer
Dr Adrian Barbulescu
University of South Australia

Mode of delivery
On-line and once a week at Mawson Lakes.

Assumed knowledge
To be advised

Aim/Learning Objectives
The course aims to provide the student with knowledge of system design and performance analysis of satellite communication systems. On completion of this course the students should be able to describe the properties of satellite and earth station sub-systems, carry out link-budget performance calculations, understand design issues for earth station, payload and platform, describe typical multiple access techniques used in satellite communications and understand current satellite applications.

Content
Satellite link models. Link budget calaculations. Space segment.Propagation and interference. Modulation for non-linear satellite channels. Combined modulation and coding. Multiple access techniques. Case studies.

Assessment
Details of the actual assessment used in a given year can be found in the study guide provided at the start of the semester.

Resources
All the materials necessary for the course will be availabe on-line or emailed to students by the lecturer.