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1. introDUction to satellite systeMs | This unit provides an overview of satellite orbits, spacecraft subsystems, the most common types of satellites, and their applications and services. Tasks and functions of monitoring, telemetry, and command information systems are studied. Communications payload systems and architecture and communications components of ground segments are also examined.
2. high freqUency circUits for satellite coMMUnications | This examines high frequency circuits, including the basics of guided signal propagation, basic microwave network theory, measurement and simulation methods, and parasitic effects.
3. satellite coMMUnications applications | This presents the fundamentals of the main applications of satellite systems: Communications systems, positioning, navigation, telemetry, meteorological satellites, and emergency services. Students become able to describe, analyze, exploit, design, and specify parameters, equipment and systems in satellite communications systems applications.
4. satellite electrical power systeMs | This covers different aspects of satellite electrical energy systems, providing an overview of the fundamentals of space energy conversions, describing the sources of electrical energy and energy storage and the options of the electrical system, the electrical architectures and design offices for photovoltaic battery systems. Students also examine power electronics for different power conversion subsystems.
5. passive Devices for satellite coMMUnications | This provides an overview of high-frequency passive circuits used in satellite communications, including filters, directional couplers, dividers/combiners, circulators, diplexers, and multiplexers. These devices are studied in both planar and waveguide technology, and cover theory, design, simulation, fabrication, and measurement.
6. active Devices for satellite coMMUnications | This covers the design of active devices required for satellite communications systems. Active devices used the most in satellite communications and the techniques of active devices are studied. Students gain a critical ability to choose active components, design capacity of these devices, and learn and apply measurement techniques of active devices for satellite communications.
7. antenna systeMs for satellite coMMUnications | This studies the different antenna systems used for satellite communications and the techniques of analysis and design of antennas for satellite communications, particularly printed antennas, antenna arrays, and reflect arrays. Techniques and methods of antenna measurements are also reviewed.
8. satellite coMMUnications | This addresses the study of satellite communication systems, which includes the analysis of fundamental technologies (analog and digital), multiple access, or the formation of satellite networks. It also analyzes the balance of power of satellite links, ground stations, and communication systems onboard satellites, as well as future trends in satellite communications. 9. sMall satellite platforMs | This unit provides deep understanding of small satellite platforms and their use for a wide variety of missions, from telecommunications to earth observation and scientific research. The student becomes able to understand a small satellite platform based on its design, implementation, commissioning, and operation.
10. aDvances in electronics for coMMUnications | This describes emerging technologies in high frequency electronic systems: SIW structures, flexible materials, textile materials, additive materials, and the study of new methods and manufacturing technologies. High-power effects are also studied in high-frequency components for satellite communications.