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The document discusses satellite communication systems. It provides an overview of satellite communication including why they are used when microwave frequencies cannot connect distant regions on Earth due to curvature. It also outlines the components of a satellite communication system including the communication satellite and regions of space. The course outline covers topics like link budget analysis, multiple access techniques, and modern trends.

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Satellite Communication Systems: Dr. Mehmood Alam Email

The document discusses satellite communication systems. It provides an overview of satellite communication including why they are used when microwave frequencies cannot connect distant regions on Earth due to curvature. It also outlines the components of a satellite communication system including the communication satellite and regions of space. The course outline covers topics like link budget analysis, multiple access techniques, and modern trends.

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SATELLITE COMMUNICATION

SYSTEMS
Dr. Mehmood Alam
Email: [email protected]
Books
Satellite Communications Systems: Systems, Techniques and
Textbooks:
Technology, 5th Edition, Gerard Maral, Michel Bousquet, Zhili Sun
(Contributing Editor), Wiley Publications.

1. Satellite Communications, 4th Edition by Dennis Roddy, McGraw


Reference Books:
Hill Publications.
2. The Satellite Communication Applications Handbook by
Bruce R. Elbert, 2nd Edition, Artech House Publications.
Grading Policy (Tentative):
OHT-1: 15%

OHT-2: 15%

FINAL EXAM: 50%

ASSIGNMENTS: 10%

QUIZZES: 10%
Why Satellite Communication?
The Earth is a sphere & the microwave frequencies
travel in straight line but to connect two regions
very far away on the two side of the sphere, the
link requires lot of repeaters because of Earth’s
curvature.
Satellite Communication System
Communication Satellite
 Man made machine which Revolves around the Earth
in a fixed orbit and is capable of Reflecting radio
frequencies/signals.
 It is a repeater which receives signal from Earth at one

frequency, amplify it & transmit it back to Earth at


other frequency.
Regions of Space
 Space is defined as a place free from obstacles
 It can be divided into three regions:
• Air Space -> region below 100 km from earth’s surface

• Outer Space -> also called cosmic space and ranges from 100 km up till 42,000 km. It is mostly
used by communication satellites.

• Deep Space -> Regions beyond 42,000 km fall in this category


Link Budget Analysis

Multiple Access Techniques

Regenerative and Processing Satellites


Course Outline
Communication Payload

Configuration of Earth Station

Modern Trends

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