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Courses - Fall 2023
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Telecommunications Department Site
ENTS657
Satellite Communication Systems
Credits: 3
Grad Meth: Reg, Aud
Credit only granted for: ENTS657 or ENTS689S.
Formerly: ENTS689S.
An examination of satellite telecommunication systems with an emphasis on the mobile satellite systems (MSS). Topics will include a historical perspective, orbital mechanics and constellations, choice of orbital parameters, propagations considerations, link budgets, interference issues and other obstacles, and existing and proposed mobile satellite systems. It will also look at some of the business aspects such as the cost of deploying and maintaining these systems.