Course detail
Satellite Control and Management
FEKT-MPA-SCMAcad. year: 2022/2023
The course is focused on understanding the satellite communication in comparison with terrestrial radio systems. Within the course, key aspects of signal transmission by both types of systems are presented, their different properties and requirements are pointed out. For satellite links, satellite orbits, their properties, and the method of calculating the position prediction are also discussed. The basic components and structure of a communication satellite are briefly described. Examples of both terrestrial links and examples of various fixed and mobile service satellite communication systems, including satellite navigation systems, are given. Attention is also focused on the evaluation of the energy balance of the satellite link.
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Course curriculum
2. General description of satellite systems, ground and space segment
3. Orbits of artificial cosmic bodies with disturbing influences and their predictions
4. Propagation of electromagnetic waves and interfering influences in satellite communications
5. Basic structure of a satellite - space probes, design
6. Satellite navigation systems, methods of position stabilization, maneuvering
7. Satellite transponders
8. Satellite technology
9. Link budget of a satellite link
10. Signals: types of transmitted signals, ranging, commanding, telemetry
11. Global satellite navigation
12. Deep Space Network
13. Research and experimental spacecrafts
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Basic literature
PRATT, T., BOSTIAN, C., ALLNUTT J. Satellite Communications. Hoboken: John Wiley&Sons Ltd., 2003. ISBN 04-713-7007-X. (EN) (EN)
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Classification of course in study plans
- Programme MPA-SAP Master's 1 year of study, winter semester, compulsory
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Elearning