Course Title: Radar and Satellite Communications
Type of Course: Optional, Theory
Offered to: EEE
Pre-requisite Course(s): None
Introduction to Satellite Communication, Satellite frequency bands, satellite orbits, satellite types, regulation of the spectrum and interference, propagation channel, air interfaces, link budget analysis, Digital Modulation, Error Correction Codes, Multiple Access, receiver synchronization, baseband processing, fixed and mobile applications, basics of satellite networking. Radar equation, radar cross section, information contents in radar signals, noise and clutter, radar detectors, Doppler and MTI radar, pulse compression, CW and FM-CW radar, radar transmitter and receivers, introduction to polarimetric radar and synthetic aperture radar.
To understand the fundamental technologies of satellite communications and networking.
To develop the essential theories of RADAR systems.
To apply the acquired concepts to design and analyse satellite link budget, satellite orbits and radar signals
Fundamental understanding communication theory and signal processing covered in EEE 211 Continuous Signals and Linear Systems, EEE 309 Communication Systems I, EEE 311 Digital Signal Processing I and EEE 439 Communication Systems II.
| CO No. | CO Statement | Corresponding PO(s)* | Domains and Taxonomy level(s)** | Delivery Method(s) and Activity(-ies) | Assessment Tool(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CO1 | Understand the underlying technology of satellite communications and networking | PO(a) | C2 | Lectures, Discussions | Class test, Assignment, Final exam |
| CO2 | Design appropriate link parameters, orbit, and modulation scheme for satellite communications | PO(a) | C6 | Lectures, Discussions | Class test, Assignment, Final exam |
| CO3 | Understand the essential concepts of radar systems | PO(a) | C2 | Lectures, Discussions | Class test, Assignment, Final exam |
Cognitive Domain Taxonomy Levels: C1 – Knowledge, C2 – Comprehension, C3 – Application, C4 – Analysis, C5 – Synthesis, C6 – Evaluation, Affective Domain Taxonomy Levels: A1: Receive; A2: Respond; A3: Value (demonstrate); A4: Organize; A5: Characterize; Psychomotor Domain Taxonomy Levels: P1: Perception; P2: Set; P3: Guided Response; P4: Mechanism; P5: Complex Overt Response; P6: Adaptation; P7: Organization
Program Outcomes (PO): PO(a) Engineering Knowledge, PO(b) Problem Analysis, PO(c) Design/development Solution, PO(d) Investigation,
PO(e) Modern tool usage, PO(f) The Engineer and Society, PO(g) Environment and sustainability, PO(h) Ethics, PO(i) Individual work and team work,
PO(j). Communication, PO(k) Project management and finance, PO(l) Life-long Learning
* For details of program outcome (PO) statements, please see the departmental website or course curriculum
| K1 | K2 | K3 | K4 | K5 | K6 | K7 | K8 | P1 | P2 | P3 | P4 | P5 | P6 | P7 | A1 | A2 | A3 | A4 | A5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Week | Lectures | Topic | COs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 – 3 | Radar equation, radar cross section, information contents in radar signals. | CO3 |
| 2 | 4 – 6 | Noise and clutter, radar detectors, Doppler radar. | CO3 |
| 3 | 7 – 9 | MTI radar, Pulse compression, CW and FM-CW radar. | CO3 |
| 4 | 10 – 12 | Radar transmitters and receivers. | CO3 |
| 5 | 13 – 15 | Introduction to polarimetric radar and synthetic aperture radar. | CO3 |
| 6 | 16 – 18 | Introduction to Satellite Communication, Satellite frequency bands, satellite orbits. | CO1 |
| 7 | 19 – 21 | Satellite types, regulation of the spectrum and interference, propagation channel, air interfaces. | CO1 |
| 8 | 22 – 24 | Link budget analysis. | CO2 |
| 9 | 25 – 27 | Digital Modulation, Error Correction Codes, Multiple Access | CO2 |
| 10 | 28 – 30 | Receiver synchronization. | CO2 |
| 11 | 31 – 33 | Baseband processing. | CO1 |
| 12 | 34 – 36 | Fixed and mobile applications of satellites. | CO1 |
| 13 | 37 – 39 | Basics of satellite networking. | CO1 |
Class participation will be judged by in-class evaluation; attendance will be recorded in every class.
Continuous assessment will be done in the form of quizzes, assignments, in-class evaluations.
Final Examination: A comprehensive term final examination will be held at the end of the Term following the guideline of academic Council.
Class Participation 10%
Continuous Assessment 20%
Final Examination 70%
Total 100%
Satellite Communications, 3rd Edn, Timothy Pratt, Charles W. Bostain, Jeremy E. Allnutt, John Wiley & Sons, 2020, ISBN 9781119482178 (hardback).
Introduction to RADAR systems, 3rd Edn, Merrill I. Skolnik, Tata McGraw Hill Publishing Company Ltd., 2001, ISBN 0–07–044533–8.
Satellite Communications, 2nd Edn, Timothy Pratt, Charles W. Bostain, Jeremy E. Allnutt, John Wiley & Sons, 2003, ISBN 9814–12–684–5.
Satellite Communications Systems – Systems, Techniques and Technology, By G. Maral and M. Bousquet, 5th Edition, Wiley, 2002, ISBN: 978–0–470–71458–4 (H/B).
RADAR HANDBOOK, 3rd Edn, Merrill I. Skolnik, Tata McGraw Hill Publishing Company Ltd., 2008, ISBN 978–0–07–148547–0.
Online resources or supplementary materials will be shared with the class on a need basis.
N.B. Besides going through relevant topics of the textbook, it is strongly advised that the students follow the class Lectures and discussions regularly for a thorough understanding of the topics.