Satellite Communications

Comprehensive study of satellite communication systems. Topics include link budget and quality of service considerations, basics of information transmission, digital modulation and demodulation, channel coding and coded modulation, multiple access, networking services for voice, broadcasting and Internet access over satellites, payload and reliability issues, and technological applications. Understanding of satellite system architectures, propagation link characteristics, key communication techniques, power and bandwidth requirements, and various satellite communications systems and applications. Offered by Electrical & Comp. Engineering. May not be repeated for credit.