UFMFLN-15-3 Identify the commercial, economic and social context of communication engineering applications that are affected by satellite communication systems.
UFMFLN-15-3 Satellite Communications - University of West England
ASSIGNMENT 1
Purpose of the Assignment
Learning outcome 1. Apply concepts of satellite communication systems associated with the operation of satellite communications networks, (A, B).
Learning outcome 2. Demonstrate the use of advanced knowledge to solve basic and advance radio link design problems associated with satellite communication systems, (B).
Learning outcome 3. Apply skills required to design an end-to-end satellite communications link budget, based on standard engineering practices, (A, B).
Learning outcome 4. Identify the commercial, economic and social context of communication engineering applications that are affected by satellite communication systems, (B).
Learning outcome 5. Demonstrate the independent learning ability required for continuing professional development, (B).
The task: Designing and Simulating a Geo-Stationery orbit Satellite Communications Link for a Lossy Communication Channel
Task Description
This assignment requires the candidates to design and simulate an end-to-end Geo-Stationery orbit satellite communications link over a lossy satellite communication channel using MATLAB simulation software. The primary function of the satellite link is for data communications in Oman. The assignment will involve significant research on the part of the candidates and the design process should be contextualized for use in the Sultanate of Oman.
The primary losses involved in the channel will be:
i) Free space loss.
j) Atmospheric attenuation (Sandstroms and rain).
k) Depointing losses.
l) Polarization mismatch losses.