Satellite Communication 衛星通訊 亞洲大學 資訊工程學系碩士班 呂克明教授 二 ○○ 六年九月十八日

1. Satellite Communication 衛星通訊 亞洲大學 資訊工程學系碩士班 呂克明教授 二○○六年九月十八日

2. Satellite Communication (衛星通訊) • Course Title: Satellite Communication • Instructor: Prof. Keh-Ming Lu • Credit Hours: Three • Required Textbooks: • 1) Satellite Communication, Roddy Dennis, McGraw Hill, 4th Edition, 2006 • Grading: Student grades will be determined generally as follows: Homework and Research Project 30%, Midterm 30%, Final 30%, and Class Participation 10%.

3. Satellite Communication (衛星通訊) • Course Description: • An overview of the theoretical fundamentals and practical considerations of satellite communications systems is provided. Existing systems are described. • Topics include satellite orbits, link equations, system performance, communications payload, modulation techniques, on-board processing, earth stations, and propagation effects.

4. Course Objectives Upon Conclusion of the course, the student should: • 1. Understand the satellite communication systems. • 2. Learn how the satellite provides communication services. • 3. Be able to manage a satellite communication project.

5. Course Outline The schedule below is for your information and planning and will subject to changes to satisfy students’ interface. • Chapter 1. Overview of Satellite Systems • Chapter 2. Orbits and Launching Methods • Chapter 3. The Geostationary Orbit • Chapter 4. Radio Wave Propagation • Chapter 5. Polarization • Chapter 6. Antennas • Midterm Exam

6. Course Outline (continued) • Chapter 7. The Space Segment • Chapter 8. The Earth Segment • Chapter 9. Analog Signals • Chapter 10. Digital Signals • Chapter 15. Satellite Services and the Internet • Chapter 16. Direct Broadcast Satellite Services • Chapter 17. Satellite Services • Final Exam