Satellite Communications and Cellular Communications
Electronics Communication Technology
Vocational School of Kocaeli
Short Cycle (Associate's Degree)
| Course Unit Title | Course Unit Code | Type of Course Unit | Level of Course Unit | Year of Study | Semester | ECTS Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Satellite Communications and Cellular Communications | EHP218 | Elective | Associate degree | 2 | Spring | 3 |
Name of Lecturer(s)
Lecturer Oğuz Mete ŞAŞMAZ
Lecturer Eylem YALÇIN
Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit
1) Explain the purpose of satellite communication and its advantage that used for voice, data and video transmission in national and international communication.
2) Have an information about the overall structure of the satellite.
3) Make the satellite receiver system design.
4) Explain the technical characteristics of The TURKSAT satellites and its services.
5) Explain the purpose of cellular communications systems and its basic logic.
6) Have an information about GSM architecture.
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| 2 | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | High | No relation | No relation | No relation | |
| 3 | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | High | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | |
| 4 | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | Middle | No relation | No relation | No relation | High | No relation | No relation | No relation | |
| 5 | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | High | No relation | No relation | No relation | High | No relation | No relation | No relation | |
| 6 | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | High | No relation | No relation | No relation | High | No relation | No relation | No relation | |
Mode of Delivery
Face to Face
Prerequisites and Co-Requisites
None
Recommended Optional Programme Components
Developed Communication Technology, Telephone Communication and Switching Systems, Communication Electronics
Course Contents
What is satellite? Why satellite is needed? Classification of Satellite According to Purpose. Classification of Satellite According to Orbit. Energy Resources of The Satellite. Parameters Determining The Lifetime of a Satellite. Balance of The Satellite in Space. General Structure of The Satellite. Satellite Communication Systems. Sender Earth Station. Transponder. Receiving Earth Station. Dish Antenna Structures. Low Noise Block (LNB). Satellite Receiver. Satellite Receiver System Design. Satellite Frequency Bands. TURKSAT Project. Cellular Communication System. Four Generation of Cellular Communication Systems. Second Generation Cellular Systems. Global Systems for Mobile (GSM). Access Multiplexer Methods used in GSM. GSM Frequency Bands. Goals for GSM. GSM Cell Structure. GSM Architecture.
Weekly Schedule
1) What is satellite? Why satellite is needed? Classification of Satellite According to Purpose.2) Classification of Satellite According to Orbit. Orbital Satellites. Synchronous Satellites. Energy Resources of The Satellite. Parameters Determining The Lifetime of a Satellite.
3) Balance of The Satellite in Space. Gravitational Force. Centrifugal Force. Kepler's Law. General Structure of The Satellite.
4) Satellite Communication Systems. Sender Earth Station. Transponder. Receiving Earth Station.
5) Dish Antenna Structures. Offset Antennas. Multifeed Antennas. Polarization. Low Noise Block (LNB). Satellite Receiver.
6) Satellite Receiver System Design. Effective Radiated Power. Footprint. Azimut Angle. Elevation Angle.
7) Analysis of Satellite Receiver Systems. Design of Satellite Receiver Systems. Forwarding of The Antenna.
8) Midterm examination/Assessment
9) Satellite Frequency Bands.
10) TURKSAT Project.
11) Cellular Communication System. Four Generation of Cellular Communication Systems. Second Generation Cellular Systems. Global Systems for Mobile (GSM).
12) Access Multiplexer Methods used in GSM. GSM Frequency Bands.
13) Goals for GSM. GSM Cell Structure. What is Cell? Relationship Between Cell Size and Density of Residential Location. What is Cluster? Being More Cells in Each Cluster. Being a Bit Cells in Each Cluster. Cell Types.
14) GSM Architecture. Mobile Station. Subscriber Identity Module. Sub-Unit of the network.
15) General Review
16) Final examination
Recommended or Required Reading
1- YALÇIN, E., Uydu Haberleşmesi ve Hücresel Haberleşme Ders Sunumları.
2- BAYRAKÇI, H. E., Uydu ve Hücresel Mobil Haberleşme Sistemleri, Birsen Yay., İstanbul, 2002.
3- TOMASI W., Electronic Communication Techniques, Prentice Hall.
4- Introduction to Communication, Formerly Principal Lecturer, Coventry Technical College, P. H. SMALE.
5- TOMASI W., Elektronik İletişim Teknikleri, Milli Eğitim Bakanlığı Yayınları, İstanbul, 2002.
6- KILLEN H. B., Modern Elektronik İletişim Teknikleri, Milli Eğitim Bakanlığı Yayınları, İstanbul, 1997.
7- Haberleşme Sistemlerine Giriş, Milli Eğitim Bakanlığı Yayınları, 1994.
8- MORGÜL, A., Ortak Anten Uydu ve Kablo TV Sistemleri.
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
1) Lecture
2) Question-Answer
3) Drill and Practice
4) Demonstration
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Contribution of Midterm Examination to Course Grade |
40% |
|---|---|
Contribution of Final Examination to Course Grade |
60% |
Total |
100% |
Language of Instruction
Turkish
Work Placement(s)
Not Required