42057 Introduction to Space Communications and Sensing
6cp; Standard face-to-face, 3 hours per weekRequisite(s): (120 credit points of completed study in Bachelor's Degree owned by FEIT OR 120 credit points of completed study in Bachelor's Honours Embedded owned by FEIT OR 120 credit points of completed study in Bachelor's Combined Degree owned by FEIT OR 120 credit points of completed study in Bachelor's Combined Honours owned by FEIT OR 120 credit points of completed study in Bachelor's Combined Degree co-owned by FEIT OR 120 credit points of completed study in Bachelor's Combined Honours co-owned by FEIT) AND (48540 Signals and Systems OR 48541 Signal Theory OR 41090 Information and Signals)
These requisites may not apply to students in certain courses. See access conditions.
Recommended studies:
Knowledge of telecommunications, signal processing, and electronic or electrical engineering
Description
Space communications and sensing are vital parts of space exploration and space-based applications. This subject is designed for students seeking a path for entry into the space technology industry or research and development. Students gain necessary technical knowledge to work in teams and solve design problems collaboratively. This subject provides a foundation for satellite communications and space-borne radar imaging. Topics include the history of spaceflight, orbital and propulsion principles, spacecraft environment, modulation/demodulation, pulse shaping and optimal detection for satellite communications, bit error rate analysis, simulation of digital transceivers, remote sensing principles, synthetic aperture radar and satellite navigation.
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