| Module Title: | Satellite and Microwave Systems |
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| Language of Instruction: | English |
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| Teaching & Learning Strategies: |
Combination of lectures and practical laboratory sessions. Lectures will take the form of traditional theory and tutorials. Laboratory sessions take the form of individual & group work. |
| Module Aim: |
To understand the application of information theory and digital communications concepts in the design of microwave wireless communication systems and to appreciate the operational conditions and constraints of modern microwave systems. |
| Learning Outcomes |
| On successful completion of this module the learner should be able to: |
| LO1 |
Understand terrestrial and satellite microwave transmission fundamentals. |
| LO2 |
Consider and select microwave antenna types appropriate to given scenarios. |
| LO3 |
Determine antenna installation considerations, physical, alignment and path loss. |
| LO4 |
Contrast the types of transmission lines associated with microwave and satellite systems. |
| LO5 |
Test and maintain terrestrial and satellite microwave transmission systems. |
| Pre-requisite learning |
Module Recommendations
This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is recommended before enrolment in this module.
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| No recommendations listed |
Incompatible Modules
These are modules which have learning outcomes that are too similar to the learning outcomes of this module. |
| No incompatible modules listed |
Co-requisite Modules
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| No Co-requisite modules listed |
Requirements
This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is mandatory before enrolment in this module is allowed. |
| No requirements listed |
Module Content & Assessment
| Indicative Content |
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Fundamentals of Microwave Radio
Spectrum, propagation characteristics, Freznel zone.
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Fundamentals of Satellite Systems
Characteristics of Satellites, System Elements, Satellite Orbit Configurations, Frequency Spectrum Allocations, Satellite Network Architectures, Point-to-Multipoint Networks, Point-to-Point Networks, VSAT Networks, Propagation on the Earth-Space Link.
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Microwave link Engineering
Antenna choice, positioning, Link Requirements, Electromagnetic Environments, Capacity, Feed Assemblies, Shields and Radomes, High-performance Antennas, High Capacity Antennas, Direct Radio Integration.
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Transmission Lines
Types of Waveguide, Flanges, Pressurization, Dehydrators, Waveguide assembly.
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Antenna installation
Antenna Path Alignment, Antenna Path Loss, Transmission Line Loss, Compass Readings and Azimuth Markers.
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Testing and Maintenance
VSWR, Test Equipment, Maintenance.
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| Assessment Breakdown | % |
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| Continuous Assessment | 100.00% |
| Continuous Assessment |
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| Assessment Type |
Assessment Description |
Outcome addressed |
% of total |
Assessment Date |
| Multiple Choice Questions |
MCQ: The students will be given MCQs to assess their knowledge of terrestrial and satellite microwave systems during the semester. |
1,2,3,4,5 |
60.00 |
n/a |
| Written Report |
Each student will be given an aspect of satellite communications to research and report on. This will include a presentation to their peers at the end of the semester. |
1,2,3,4,5 |
40.00 |
n/a |
| No End of Module Formal Examination |
| Continuous Assessment |
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| Assessment Type |
Assessment Description |
Outcome addressed |
% of total |
Assessment Date |
| Multiple Choice Questions |
MCQ: The students will be given MCQs to assess their knowledge of terrestrial and satellite microwave systems during the semester. |
1,2,3,4,5 |
60.00 |
n/a |
| Written Report |
Each student will be given an aspect of satellite communications to research and report on. This will include a presentation to their peers at the end of the semester. |
1,2,3,4,5 |
40.00 |
n/a |
| No End of Module Formal Examination |
SETU Carlow Campus reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment
Module Workload
| Workload: Full Time |
| Workload Type |
Frequency |
Average Weekly Learner Workload |
| Lab/Lecture |
Every Week |
3.00 |
| Independent Learning Time |
Every Week |
3.00 |
| Total Hours |
6.00 |
Module Delivered In
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