Module Details
Module Code: |
SYST H2606 |
Module Title:
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Satellite and Microwave Systems
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Title:
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Satellite and Microwave Systems
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Module Level:: |
6 |
Module Coordinator: |
Cathal Nolan
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Module Author:: |
Diarmuid OBriain
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Module Description: |
To understand the application of information theory and digital communications concepts in the design of microwave wireless communication systems and to appreciate the operational conditions and constraints of modern microwave systems.
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Learning Outcomes |
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to: |
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Learning Outcome Description |
LO1 |
Understand terrestrial and satellite microwave transmission fundamentals. |
LO2 |
Consider and select microwave antenna types appropriate to given scenarios. |
LO3 |
Determine antenna installation considerations, physical, alignment and path loss. |
LO4 |
Contrast the types of transmission lines associated with microwave and satellite systems. |
LO5 |
Test and maintain terrestrial and satellite microwave transmission systems. |
Dependencies |
Module Recommendations
This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is recommended before enrolment in this module.
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No recommendations listed |
Co-requisite Modules
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No Co-requisite modules listed |
Additional Requisite Information
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No Co Requisites listed
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Indicative Content |
Fundamentals of Microwave Radio
Spectrum, propagation characteristics, Freznel zone.
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Fundamentals of Satellite Systems
Characteristics of Satellites, System Elements, Satellite Orbit Configurations, Frequency Spectrum Allocations, Satellite Network Architectures, Point-to-Multipoint Networks, Point-to-Point Networks, VSAT Networks, Propagation on the Earth-Space Link.
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Microwave link Engineering
Antenna choice, positioning, Link Requirements, Electromagnetic Environments, Capacity, Feed Assemblies, Shields and Radomes, High-performance Antennas, High Capacity Antennas, Direct Radio Integration.
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Transmission Lines
Types of Waveguide, Flanges, Pressurization, Dehydrators, Waveguide assembly.
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Antenna installation
Antenna Path Alignment, Antenna Path Loss, Transmission Line Loss, Compass Readings and Azimuth Markers.
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Testing and Maintenance
VSWR, Test Equipment, Maintenance.
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Module Content & Assessment
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Assessment Breakdown | % |
Continuous Assessment | 100.00% |
AssessmentsFull Time
No End of Module Formal Examination |
Part Time
No End of Module Formal Examination |
Reassessment Requirement |
Repeat examination
Reassessment of this module will consist of a repeat examination. It is possible that there will also be a requirement to be reassessed in a coursework element.
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SETU Carlow Campus reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment
Module Workload
Workload: Full Time |
Workload Type |
Workload Category |
Contact Type |
Workload Description |
Frequency |
Average Weekly Learner Workload |
Hours |
Lab/Lecture |
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Contact |
No Description |
Every Week |
3.00 |
3 |
Independent Learning Time |
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Non Contact |
No Description |
Every Week |
3.00 |
3 |
Total Weekly Contact Hours |
3.00 |
Module Resources
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Recommended Book Resources |
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Antonio Raffo,Giovanni Crupi. (2016), Microwave Wireless Communications, Academic Press, p.408, [ISBN: 0128039361].
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Mike Golio,Janet Golio. (2018), RF and Microwave Applications and Systems, CRC Press, p.690, [ISBN: 1420006711].
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This module does not have any other resources |
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