Texas A & M University-KingsvilleDepartment of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science

EEEN 5303 Satellite Communications 3(3-0) Syllabus Spring 2014

Catalog Data: EEEN 5303, 3(3-0), One or more advanced topics. May be repeated when topic changes. (Credit may not be obtained in both EEEN 5303 and CSEN 5303 courses if the topic is the same)

Course Description: History of Satellite Communications and Growth, Orbits, Launch Vehicles and Propulsion, Spacecraft, RF link, Modulation and Multiplexing, Multiple Access Systems, Transponders, Earth Stations, GPS, Interference, Special Problems in Satellite Communications.

Instructor: Dr. Yagnesh C. Trivedi, LecturerOffice: EC 211Phone: 361-593-3316Email: Yagnesh.Trivedi@tamuk.edu

Office Hours: 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM WF3:00 PM – 5:00 PM TR and by appointment

TEXTBOOK:Gerald Maral and Michel Bousquet, Satellite Communication Systems: Systems, Techniques and Technology, Wiley-Blackwell, 2010, ISBN: 13: 9780470714584.

REFERENCES:1. Wilbur L. Pritchard, Henri G. Suyderhoud and Robert A. Nelson, Satellite Communication Systems Engineering, Second Edition, Prentice Hall, 1993, ISBN: 0-13-791468-7.

2.Joseph N. Pelton, Satellite Communications, Springer, 2012, ISBN: 978-1-4614-1993-8.

Policies: 1. Grading:Attendance and class participation 10%Homework 10%Midterm 40%Final Exam 40 %Tentative Exam Schedule

Midterm Week 8, TBDFinal Exam TBD

As Per University Final Exam Schedule2. Final grade determined based on the probability density function of the

class. 3. Late work without university approved absence or my prior approval

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will not be accepted4. No make-up exams will be given. 5. Attendance will be taken.6. Cell phones should be turned off or placed in silent mode. No texting

in class. 7. No early finals will be given. The final exam is as scheduled above.8. No cellphones during exams.9. There will be no sharing of calculators on exams.

Course learning outcomes/expected performance criteria:By the end of the semester, students who pass this course should be able to:

Be able to understand and analyze satellite launch vehicles, launch windows, satellite orbits, satellite positioning and pointing.

Be able to analyze and design satellite subsystems Be able to analyze and design satellite digital communication systems

At least 70 % of students who pass this course will achieve these outcomes with the rating of at least 3.0 on the 1-4 scale (1-unsatisfactory; 2-developing, 3-satisfactory, 4-exemplary)

Student Learning Outcomes:Students will gain the following:

SLO 1.1, an ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering.

SLO 2.1, an ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice.

Topics:Course Outline/Course Schedule:

1 Introduction to satellite communications2 Satellite Orbits3 Launch Vehicles4 Space craft subsystems

5 Positioning and of pointing of a satellite in the orbit

6 RF link7 Satellite transponders8 Earth stations9 Digital communications systems for satellites10 Multiple access systems: TDMA, FDMA and CDMA11 Interference and problems in satellite communications12 Direct broadcast satellites13 GPS14 Future of satellite communications Attendance Policy: No more than three unexcused absences will be allowed.

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Computer usage: 1The use of MATLAB/SIMULINK for computer-aided analysis and design is integrated into student assignments.

Disability statement: See Student Code of Conduct section of the Student Handbook, which can be accessed from the Dean of Students website: http://osa.tamuk.edu/dean/ .

Academic misconduct: See Student Code of Conduct section of the Student Handbook, which can be accessed from the Dean of Students website: http://osa.tamuk.edu/dean/ .

Forms of academic dishonesty: See Student Code of Conduct section of the Student Handbook, which can be accessed from the Dean of Students website: http://osa.tamuk.edu/dean/ .

Nonacademic misconduct: See Student Code of Conduct section of the Student Handbook, which can be accessed from the Dean of Students website: http://osa.tamuk.edu/dean/ .

Sexual misconduct: See Student Code of Conduct section of the Student Handbook, which can be accessed from the Dean of Students website: http://osa.tamuk.edu/dean/ .

Harassment /Discrimination: See Student Code of Conduct section of the Student Handbook, which can be accessed from the Dean of Students website: http://osa.tamuk.edu/dean/ .

Student Learning Outcome 1.1Ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering.

Unsatisfactory1

Developing2

Satisfactory3

Exemplary4

Apply of Mathematics and Science

Has conceptual problem and cannot apply math and science (course specific topics) to engineering problems.

Minimally understands and tries to apply math and science principles toward solving engineering problems.

Adequately understands and applies appropriate math and science principles. Handles algebra, trigonometry and calculus with minor error.

Understands and applies appropriate math and science principles. Handles algebra, trigonometry and calculus with almost no error.

Apply of Engineering

Topics

Does not recall or incorrectly applies fundamental engineering knowledge in (course specific topics).

Tries to identify and understand problems.Solves problems with frequent errors.

Frequently identifies and understands problems. Solves problems with minor error

Always identifies and understands problems. Solves problems with almost no error.

Student Learning Outcome 2.1: Ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice.

Unsatisfactory1

Developing2

Satisfactory3

Exemplary4

Use of techniques,

skills, modern engineering

tools

Cannot use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools

Can use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools with errors

Can use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools with minimal errors

Can use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools without any error

Prepared by Dr. Yagnesh C. Trivedi January 10, 2014.

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