Topics include introduction to satellite communications systems; historical aspects; orbital mechanics and launchers; satellite components such as payload, orbital maneuvering systems, cooling systems, and antennas; look angle predictions; link budget; overall link design; multiple access such as TDMA, CDMA, ALOHA, TDMA, and MFTDMA; error control for digital satellite links; propagation effects on satellite links; elements of VSAT systems and nongeostationary satellite systems; and direct broadcast satellite services. Offered by Electrical & Comp. Engineering. May not be repeated for credit.
Satellite Communications
Host University
George Mason University
Semester
Spring 2025
Course Number
TCOM 607 DL1
Credits
3
Discipline
Electrical & Computer Engineering
Instructor
Harun, Mahmud (mharun@gmu.edu)
Times and Days
7:20pm-10:00pm
M
Course Information
Prerequisites
TCOM 551.