Handbook - Satellite Communications Project

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Overview

To reinforce the theory introduced in ZEIT8242 Satellite Communications Knowledge this project course involves a simulated design exercise that allows students to apply knowledge of satellite communications theory. For a given satellite communications requirement, students are asked to identify suitable subsystems, orbits, frequency bands. They are then asked to calculate … For more content click the Read More button below.

To reinforce the theory introduced in ZEIT8242 Satellite Communications Knowledge this project course involves a simulated design exercise that allows students to apply knowledge of satellite communications theory. For a given satellite communications requirement, students are asked to identify suitable subsystems, orbits, frequency bands. They are then asked to calculate major propagation losses, suitable antenna gains, and link budgets.

Conditions for Enrolment

Prerequisite: ZEIT8242.
ZEIT8243 is Equivalent to ZEIT8219

Delivery

Fully online - Standard (usually weekly or fortnightly)

Fully online - Intensive

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Fees

Type	Amount
Commonwealth Supported Students (if applicable)	$N/A
Domestic Students	$2310
International Students	$2790

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Semester 1, Semester 2

Campus

UNSW Canberra

Academic Calendar

Semester

Field of Education

031307 Communications Technologies

Timetable

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