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
Recommended Prior Study
You should have satisfactorily completed or received credit for the following course before you commence this course:
• EEET2115 Communication Engineering 2
OR
Assumed Knowledge
Have equivalent knowledge associated with the following topics:
- Signal description in time and frequency domains
- Analog and digital modulation
- Thermal noise, and signal-to-noise ratio concepts and calculations.
- Basic scripting and programming using Matlab software tool.
Course Description
Satellite Communication Systems provide vital and economical communication services over very large geographic 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 and constellations, space and ground segments architectures, link budget calculations, rain fading, atmospheric absorption, multiple access methods for satellite , digital modulation for satellite, error correction codes, 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
In the recorded lectures you will explore and learn about key concepts, theories and their applications using design examples and case studies to demonstrate current industry practice. The tutorials will address practical example problems in satellite communication systems and will present solutions. The laboratory exercises will explain how to simulate satellite communication systems and study their 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: Mid-Semester Test
Weighting 20%, CLO1, CLO2 and CLO6
Assessment Task 2: End-of-Semester Test
Weighting 20%, CLO1, CLO2, CLO4 and CLO6
Assessment Task 3: Project Assignment
Weighting 30% CLO1, CLO2, CLO3, CLO4, CLO5 and CLO6
Assessment Task 4: Lab Reports and Performance
Weighting 30%, CLO1, CLO2, CLO3, CLO4, CLO5 and CLO6