Space-based Communication Systems (SPCE0006)

Key information

Faculty: Faculty of Mathematical and Physical Sciences
Teaching department: Space and Climate Physics
Credit value: 15

Restrictions: N/A
Timetable

Alternative credit options

There are no alternative credit options available for this module.

Description

This module covers the following: Fundamentals of satellite communication systems: orbit types, ground stations, support subsystems. Communications system requirements, constraints and regulations. Data rate fundamentals: data volume, data compression, error correction and coding. Link design: link equation and link budgets, antenna gain, modulation and coding, atmospheric loss and rain attenuation. Multiple access types and beam switching. Communication subsystem payload. Deep space communications. Inter-spacecraft communications. Cubesats and ground-station networks. Iridium satellite network. Encryption. Space weather effects on communications systems. Inter-satellite communications, constellations for scientific, terrestrial, maritime and aeronautical use, including next generation broadband data and multi-media services.Telecommunications infrastructure and services, including business models. Defense telecoms. Emerging telecoms applications. Telecommunications in developing countries.

Module deliveries for 2024/25 academic year

Intended teaching term: Term 2 听听听 Postgraduate (FHEQ Level 7)

Teaching and assessment

Mode of study: In person
Methods of assessment: 60% Exam

40% Coursework
Mark scheme: Numeric Marks

Other information

Number of students on module in previous year: 14
Module leader: Professor Christopher Owen
Who to contact for more information: c.owen@ucl.ac.uk

Last updated

This module description was last updated on 8th April 2024.

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