Satellite Communications
Establish long-distance communications utilizing orbiting spacecraft transponders and earth stations.
Core Topics
Orbital MechanicsSatellite Link DesignEarth Station ArchitecturePropagation Effects (Rain Fade)Multiple Access Schemes
Key Takeaways
- Calculate look angles (azimuth, elevation) for geostationary satellites
- Analyze satellite link budgets including atmospheric losses
- Design earth station parabolic antennas
- Evaluate multiple access schemes (FDMA, TDMA) for satellite links