Authorised by Academic Registrar, April 1996
Objectives The student is expected to develop an understanding of manual and automated measurement systems. The student is expected to develop ability and skills to build a complete telemetry and data communications system.
Synopsis Study of the concepts of telemetry and data communications systems. Detailed review of the measurement and control techniques used for remote systems. Remote sensing circuits implementation including protection, calibration, power supply and reliability. Data/digital transmission methods used between the remote location and the control location. Data acquisition, preprocessing and analysis techniques for optimising operation.
Assessment Examination: 50% + Assignments: 30% + Project: 20%