Basics of space communications systems; focuses on radio frequency communications systems and optical communications systems; topics include signals, modulations, source and channel coding, link performance, antennas and antenna arrays, transceivers, multiple access, communication networks, and advanced communications systems. Prerequisites: Grade of C or better in SPEN 201 and ECEN 314 Credits 3. 3 Lecture Hours.
Basics of space communications systems; focuses on radio frequency communications systems and optical communications systems; topics include signals, modulations, source and channel coding, link performance, antennas and antenna arrays, transceivers, multiple access, communication networks, and advanced communications systems. Prerequisites: Grade of C or better in SPEN 201 and ECEN 314 Credits 3. 3 Lecture Hours.