Course Information
SemesterCourse Unit CodeCourse Unit TitleT+P+LCreditNumber of ECTS Credits
8EEE 482Satellite Communication Systems3+0+035

Course Details
Language of Instruction Turkish
Level of Course Unit Bachelor's Degree
Department / Program Electrical and Electronics Engineering
Type of Program Formal Education
Type of Course Unit Elective
Course Delivery Method Face To Face
Objectives of the Course Explaining communication satellites technologies, communication standards and RF communication with Satellite for satellites in different orbits
Course Content Introduction to satellite communications, Satellite Orbits, Kepler and Newton's Laws of Orbits, Satellites by Area of Use, Satellite Major Components, Satellite Communication Topology and Frequencies, Design, Production and Test Processes, Global Positioning Systems
Course Methods and Techniques
Prerequisites and co-requisities None
Course Coordinator None
Name of Lecturers Associate Prof.Dr. Sıddık Cumhur BAŞARAN
Assistants None
Work Placement(s) No

Recommended or Required Reading
Resources Roddy Dennis. Satellite Communications,, McGraw Hill, 2006
Gerard Maral, Michel Bousquet and Zhili Sun, Satellite Communications Systems: Systems, Techniques and Technology ,John Wiley and Sons, 2010
Anil K. Maini and Varsha Agrawal, Satellite Technology: Principles and Applications, John Wiley and Sons, 2010.

Course Category
Mathematics and Basic Sciences %10
Engineering %20
Engineering Design %40
Field %30

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Activities are given in detail in the section of "Assessment Methods and Criteria" and "Workload Calculation"

Assessment Methods and Criteria
In-Term Studies Quantity Percentage
Mid-terms 1 % 40
Assignment 1 % 15
Attendance 1 % 5
Final examination 1 % 40
Total
4
% 100

 
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration Total Work Load
Course Duration 14 3 42
Hours for off-the-c.r.stud 14 3 42
Assignments 1 16 16
Presentation 1 20 20
Mid-terms 1 8 8
Final examination 1 12 12
Total Work Load   Number of ECTS Credits 5 140

Course Learning Outcomes: Upon the successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
NoLearning Outcomes
1 Learns the principles of satellite communication.
2 Knows the types of satellite orbits and understands the purpose of using satellites according to their orbits.
3 Knows the properties of the major components that make up satellites
4 Has knowledge about the design, production and testing processes of satellites.


Weekly Detailed Course Contents
WeekTopicsStudy MaterialsMaterials
1 Frequency spectrum definitions used for introduction to satellite communication systems and satellite communication.
2 Satellite orbits and satellite placement in orbit.
3 Stable orbit relative to the ground,
4 Radio wave propagation.
5 Polarization.
6 Antennas used in satellite communication.
7 Space equipment in satellite communication,
8 Midterm
9 RF satellite link
10 Interference effects in satellite communication.
11 Multiple access techniques used in satellite communication.
12 Satellite communication services and internet
13 Direct broadcast satellite services,
14 Satellite communication services


Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
P1 P2 P3 P4 P5 P6 P7 P8 P9 P10 P11
C1 4 3 3 4 4 3 2 2 1 1 1
C2 4 3 2 3 3 2 2 2 1 1 1
C3 3 3 2 2 2 2 2 2 1 1 1
C4 3 4 3 3 4 2 2 2 1 1 1

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