ELE4241

Communications systems I

(ENG)

S C Jenvey

4 points + 26 lecture hours and 26 laboratory/tutorial hours + First semester + Clayton + Prerequisites: ELE3241

Synopsis: Satellite communications systems: positioning, encoding, modulation, multiplex and access schemes. Television: colour television theory. HF radio: structure of the ionosphere, IPS, multi-hop link calculations. Radio propagation VHF to microwave: point-to-point and area coverage predictions, system calculations. Personal communications systems. Radar: types of radars and system calculations.

Assessment: Examination (2 hours): 60% + Laboratory work and assignment: 40%