This module is not currently running in 2024 to 2025.
Lecture Syllabus
Optical Communications
Optical fibre propagation, attenuation, dispersion including polarization mode dispersion, scattering and nonlinear effects. Sources and source characteristics (spectrum, noise, modulation response): LEDs and Laser Diodes. External modulators. Detectors. Receiver analysis. Optical fibre link budget analyses. Optically amplified systems. WDM systems and component requirements. Polarization and spatial multiplexing. Visible light communications. Microwave photonic and radio over fibre systems. Ultra-high-bit-rate coherent systems.
Satellite Communication Systems
Introduction to satellite communication systems and sub-systems, orbits, radio propagation, satellite antennas, noise figure analysis, examples
Satellite link design and analysis, modulation and multiple access, earth station technology, satellite payloads, nonlinear HPA effects, examples
Total contact hours: 41
Private study hours: 109
Total study hours: 150
Assignment (10%)
Assignment (10%)
Examination (80%)
See the library reading list for this module (Canterbury)
1. An advanced and critical understanding of theory of satellite communication systems.
2. An ability to apply their knowledge to the analysis and design of satellite communication systems and the design of certain components for the system
3. An advanced and critical understanding of the theory of modern optical communication systems
4. An ability to apply their knowledge to the design of optical communications systems at a conceptual level
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