FACULTY OF ENGINEERING

Department of Aerospace Engineering

AE 404 | Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Name
Spacecraft Communication
Code
Semester
Theory
(hour/week)
Application/Lab
(hour/week)
Local Credits
ECTS
AE 404
Fall/Spring
3
0
3
5

Prerequisites
None
Course Language
English
Course Type
Elective
Course Level
First Cycle
Mode of Delivery -
Teaching Methods and Techniques of the Course -
Course Coordinator
Course Lecturer(s)
Assistant(s) -
Course Objectives This course aims to learn the basic concepts of communication with electromagnetic waves between spacecraft and ground stations.
Learning Outcomes The students who succeeded in this course;
  • Be able to investigate the basics of signal spectrum
  • Be able to gain knowledge of the interaction between the communication subsystem and other satellite subsystems.
  • Be able to investigate the basic modulation techniques
  • Be able to determine the creation and propagation of the electromagnetic waves
  • Be able to describe the basic antenna systems
  • Be able to calculate the link budget of the communication between the spacecraft and ground station
Course Description The course content titles include : Introduction to Satellite Communications and Satellite Orbits, Satellite Subsystems, The RF Link, Link System Performance, Propagation Effects Modeling and Prediction, Rain Fade Mitigation, The Composite Link, Satellite Multiple Access, The Mobile Satellite Channel, Pico and Nano Class Satellites Communication Systems, SATCOM and 5G integration

 



Course Category

Core Courses
Major Area Courses
X
Supportive Courses
Media and Management Skills Courses
Transferable Skill Courses

 

WEEKLY SUBJECTS AND RELATED PREPARATION STUDIES

Week Subjects Related Preparation
1 Introduction to Satellite Communications and Satellite Orbits Ch.1,2 Louis J. Ippolito, Satellite Communications Systems Engineering, John Wiley &Sons Inc., 2008
2 Satellite Subsystems Ch. 3 Louis J. Ippolito, Satellite Communications Systems Engineering, John Wiley &Sons Inc., 2008
3 The RF Link Ch.4 Louis J. Ippolito, Satellite Communications Systems Engineering, John Wiley &Sons Inc., 2008
4 Link System Performance Ch.5 Louis J. Ippolito, Satellite Communications Systems Engineering, John Wiley &Sons Inc., 2008
5 Propagation Effects Modeling and Prediction Ch.7 Louis J. Ippolito, Satellite Communications Systems Engineering, John Wiley &Sons Inc., 2008
6 Rain Fade Mitigation Ch. 8 Louis J. Ippolito, Satellite Communications Systems Engineering, John Wiley &Sons Inc., 2008
7 Midterm
8 The Composite Link Ch.9 Louis J. Ippolito, Satellite Communications Systems Engineering, John Wiley &Sons Inc., 2008
9 Satellite Multiple Access Ch.10 Louis J. Ippolito, Satellite Communications Systems Engineering, John Wiley &Sons Inc., 2008
10 Satellite Multiple Access Ch.10 Louis J. Ippolito, Satellite Communications Systems Engineering, John Wiley &Sons Inc., 2008
11 The Mobile Satellite Channel Ch.11 Louis J. Ippolito, Satellite Communications Systems Engineering, John Wiley &Sons Inc., 2008
12 The Mobile Satellite Channel Ch.11 Louis J. Ippolito, Satellite Communications Systems Engineering, John Wiley &Sons Inc., 2008
13 Pico and Nano Class Satellites Communication Systems Lecture Notes
14 SATCOM and 5G integration Lecture Notes
15 Review
16 Final

 

Course Notes/Textbooks Louis J. Ippolito, Satellite Communications Systems Engineering, John Wiley &Sons Inc., 2008
Suggested Readings/Materials C. D. Brown, Elements of Spacecraft Design, AIAA Inc., 2006 (P. Fortescue, J. Stark, G. Swinerd, Spacecraft Systems Engineering, 3rd Ed. John Wiley &Sons Inc., 2006

 

EVALUATION SYSTEM

Semester Activities Number Weigthing
Participation
Laboratory / Application
Field Work
Quizzes / Studio Critiques
Portfolio
Homework / Assignments
4
20
Presentation / Jury
Project
1
30
Seminar / Workshop
Oral Exams
Midterm
1
20
Final Exam
1
30
Total

Weighting of Semester Activities on the Final Grade
22
65
Weighting of End-of-Semester Activities on the Final Grade
1
35
Total

ECTS / WORKLOAD TABLE

Semester Activities Number Duration (Hours) Workload
Theoretical Course Hours
(Including exam week: 16 x total hours)
16
2
32
Laboratory / Application Hours
(Including exam week: '.16.' x total hours)
16
2
32
Study Hours Out of Class
16
3
48
Field Work
0
Quizzes / Studio Critiques
0
Portfolio
0
Homework / Assignments
4
5
20
Presentation / Jury
0
Project
1
10
10
Seminar / Workshop
0
Oral Exam
0
Midterms
1
4
4
Final Exam
1
4
4
    Total
150

 

COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES AND PROGRAM QUALIFICATIONS RELATIONSHIP

#
Program Competencies/Outcomes
* Contribution Level
1
2
3
4
5
1

To have theoretical and practical knowledge that have been acquired in the area of Mathematics, Natural Sciences, and Aerospace Engineering.

X
2

To be able to assess, analyze and solve problems by using the scientific methods in the area of Aerospace Engineering.

X
3

To be able to design a complex system, process or product under realistic limitations and requirements by using modern design techniques.

X
4

To be able to develop, select and use novel tools and techniques required in the area of Aerospace Engineering.

X
5

To be able to design and conduct experiments, gather data, analyze and interpret results.

X
6

To be able to develop communication skills, ad working ability in multidisciplinary teams.

7

To be able to communicate effectively in verbal and written Turkish; writing and understanding reports, preparing design and production reports, making effective presentations, giving and receiving clear and understandable instructions.

8

To have knowledge about global and social impact of engineering practices on health, environment, and safety; to have knowledge about contemporary issues as they pertain to engineering; to be aware of the legal ramifications of Aerospace Engineering solutions.

9

To be aware of professional and ethical responsibility; to have knowledge about standards utilized in engineering applications.

10

To have knowledge about industrial practices such as project management, risk management, and change management; to have awareness of entrepreneurship and innovation; to have knowledge about sustainable development.

X
11

To be able to collect data in the area of Aerospace Engineering, and to be able to communicate with colleagues in a foreign language (‘‘European Language Portfolio Global Scale’’, Level B1).

12

To be able to speak a second foreign language at a medium level of fluency efficiently.

13

To recognize the need for lifelong learning; to be able to access information, to be able to stay current with developments in science and technology; to be able to relate the knowledge accumulated throughout the human history to Aerospace Engineering.

*1 Lowest, 2 Low, 3 Average, 4 High, 5 Highest

 


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