Course Title: Satellite Communication Systems Engineering PG

Part A: Course Overview

Course Title: Satellite Communication Systems Engineering PG

Credit Points: 12.00

Terms

Course Code

Campus

Career

School

Learning Mode

Teaching Period(s)

EEET1138

City Campus

Postgraduate

125H Electrical & Computer Engineering

Face-to-Face

Sem 1 2006,
Sem 1 2007,
Sem 1 2008,
Sem 1 2009,
Sem 1 2010,
Sem 1 2011,
Sem 1 2012,
Sem 2 2013,
Sem 2 2014,
Sem 2 2016

EEET1138

City Campus

Postgraduate

172H School of Engineering

Face-to-Face

Sem 2 2018,
Sem 2 2019,
Sem 2 2020,
Sem 2 2021,
Sem 2 2022,
Sem 2 2023,
Sem 2 2024

Course Coordinator: Dr. Akram Hourani

Course Coordinator Phone: +61 3 9925 9640

Course Coordinator Email: akram.hourani@rmit.edu.au

Course Coordinator Location: 12.08.14

Course Coordinator Availability: Email for appointment


Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities

You are expected to have sound knowledge on the following topics:

  • signal description in time and frequency domains
  • random signals and noise
  • analog and digital modulation
  • noise and signal to noise ratio calculations.
  • scripting and programming in Matlab software

 


Course Description

Satellite Communication Systems provide vital and economical fixed and mobile communication services over very large coverage areas of land, sea and air. In this course, you will learn the fundamentals and the techniques for the design and analysis of satellite communication systems.

Topics include Satellite Orbits, Space Stations and Ground Terminals, Frequency Allocation, Link Calculation and Signal Propagation, Rain Fading and Link Availability, Digital Modulation, Error Correction Codes, Multiple Access, Receiver Synchronization, and the basics of Satellite Networking. 

 


Objectives/Learning Outcomes/Capability Development

This course develops the following Program Learning Outcomes of the Master of Engineering in ECE:

PLO 1. Demonstrate an advanced and integrated understanding  of engineering theories, principles and concepts within multi-disciplinary engineering practice ​
PLO 2. Demonstrate an advanced and integrated understanding of specialist bodies of knowledge within the engineering discipline
PLO 3. Demonstrate advanced and integrated knowledge of the scope, principles, norms, accountabilities, and bounds and a critical appreciation of trends in contemporary practice, sustainability, research and innovation in the engineering discipline.
PLO 4. Apply advanced knowledge of established engineering methods in the analysis of complex problems in the engineering discipline
PLO 5. Utilise advanced mathematics, software, tools and techniques, in the conduct of research into the design and analysis of complex engineering systems 
PLO 6. Use a systems engineering approach to synthesize and apply procedures for design, prototyping and testing to develop creative,  sustainable and integrated  solutions to complex engineering problems. 
PLO 7. Apply advanced contemporary engineering technologies and practices and research principles and methods, taking into account risk and economic, social, environmental and global context, to plan and execute complex projects.
PLO 8. Communicate engineering designs and solutions respectfully and effectively, employing a range of advanced communication methods in interpreting and transmitting knowledge, in an individual or team environment, to diverse audiences.​​
PLO 9. Demonstrate the capacity for personal accountability, professional and ethical conduct, intellectual independence, cultural sensitivity, autonomy, adaptability, and critical reflection on own learning and career ​​ when undertaking engineering projects
PLO 10. Critically analyse, evaluate, and transform information, while exercising professional expert judgement in a dynamic environment in the absence of complete data, in an engineering context.
PLO 11. Collaborate and contribute as an effective team member or leader in diverse specialist and multi-disciplinary teams, with commitment to First Nations peoples and/or globally inclusive perspectives and participation in an engineering context.​

 


On successful completion of this course, you will be able to:

CLO1 Apply advanced knowledge of established engineering methods in the analysis of satellite communication systems.

CLO2 Utilise advanced mathematics, software, tools and techniques to analyse signal propagation affects, link design, rain fading and link availability and perform interference calculations.

CLO3 Communicate satellite system designs and solutions in the form of project reports and lab reports

CLO4 Apply advanced knowledge in digital modulation techniques and error correction coding for satellite communication.

CLO5 Utilise advanced mathematics, software, tools and techniques to simulate and analyse the performance of satellite communication systems, and use software defined radio to emulate satellite up/down-links.

CLO6 Critically analyse and evaluate the design requirements and the performance of satellite communication systems while exercising professional expert judgement

 


Overview of Learning Activities

Key concepts, theories and their applications will be explained in lectures, with design examples and case studies used to demonstrate current industry practice.

The laboratory exercises will explain how to simulate satellite communication systems and study the performance.

 


Overview of Learning Resources

You will be able to access course information and learning materials through RMIT University’s online systems.

Lists of relevant reference texts, resources in the library and freely accessible Internet sites will be provided.

You will also use state-of-the-art laboratory equipment and computer software within the School during project and assignment work.

 


Overview of Assessment

☒This course has no hurdle requirements.

The fundamentals, concepts and technical problem solving with any numerical calculation skills will be assessed. All assessment tasks will also assess your ability to critically analyse results and provide arguments to support design decisions. Written feedback will be provided on all assessment tasks except for the Final exam.

Assessment Task 1:

Test 20% CLO1, CLO2 and CLO6


Assessment Task 2:

Test 20% CLO1, CLO2, CLO4 and CLO6


Assessment Task 3:

Project Assignment 30% CLO1, CLO2, CLO3, CLO4, CLO5 and CLO6


Assessment Task 4:

Lab Reports and Performance 30% CLO1, CLO2, CLO3, CLO4, CLO5 and CLO6"