CIS 560 Satellite Communications

The topics included in this course consider the latest digital communications techniques as related to satellite. The design, fabrication, and launching techniques are understood through concepts such as weight power and on board payload design; propagation effects and path calculations are discussed. Other topics include TDMA/CDMA multiplexing for networks, bit error performance for various modulation techniques, and network management and synchronization. Advanced topics such as Very Small Aperture Terminals (VSAT) and Low Earth Orbit (LEO) systems are introduced. Prerequisite: CIS530.

Credits

4.5

Prerequisite

( CIS530 D- O CIS530 TC )