Radiocommunication Systems

Code:

M.EEC056

Acronym:

SRAD

Keywords
Classification	Keyword
OFICIAL	Telecommunications

Instance: 2021/2022 - 1S

Active?	Yes
Web Page:	https://moodle.up.pt/course/view.php?id=2137
Responsible unit:	Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering
Course/CS Responsible:	Master in Electrical and Computer Engineering

Cycles of Study/Courses

Acronym	No. of Students	Study Plan	Curricular Years	Credits UCN	Credits ECTS	Contact hours	Total Time
M.EEC	15	Syllabus	2	-	6	52

Teaching language

Suitable for English-speaking students

Objectives

Study of technologies and methodologies relevant to the design of specific radiocommunications systems, including microwave links, satellite systems, radar systems, radio navigation systems and their applications. Presentation of key terms, concepts, principles and architectural models with a view to the design and implementation of these systems.

Learning outcomes and competences

With the knowledge resulting from this course the students obtain:

- Ability to use RF transmission/reception and measurement equipment both in laboratory and field applications.

- Ability to recognize and employ terms and fundamental principles of radiocommunication, radar and radiolocation.

- Ability to analyse radiocommunications and radar systems, being able to determine the more relevant performance parameters.

- Ability to design terrestrial and satellite radiocommunication systems.

- Ability to use software simulation tools for radiocommunication systems analysis and design.

Working method

Presencial

Program

Microwave Links: basic concepts, modulations, link budget, system noise, frequency plan, terminal stations and repeaters, software defined radio systems (SDR); radio systems design.

Satellite Communication Systems: basic concepts, satellite orbits, satellite links, satellite access, space segment, terrestrial segment, satellite constellations; satellite communication systems design.

Radar Systems: basic concepts and principles of operation, pulsed radars (search radars, tracking radars, motion indicator radars, signaling radars), continuous wave radar (Doppler CW radar, FM-CW radar), synthetic aperture radar (SAR); radar systems design.

Radiolocation Systems: principles of operation of radio wave based localization systems, configuration and signal analysis of current systems (GNSS, VOR/DME).

Mandatory literature

Mário Jorge Moreira Leitão; Apontamentos de Projecto de Sistemas de Telecomunicações
Carlos Salema; Feixes hertzianos. ISBN: 972-8469-02-0

Complementary Bibliography

Dennis Roddy; Satellite communications. ISBN: 0-07-114664-4
M. Richards, J. Scheer, W. Holm; Principles of Modern Radar, Scitech Publishing, 2010. ISBN: 978-1-891121-52-4

Teaching methods and learning activities

Theoretical classes and laboratory sessions dedicated to guited exercices, including measurements of radio systems, simulations and manipulation of radar data.

Software

Radio Mobile

keywords

Technological sciences > Technology > Telecommunications technology

Evaluation Type

Distributed evaluation with final exam

Assessment Components

Designation	Weight (%)
Exame	50,00
Participação presencial	5,00
Trabalho laboratorial	45,00
Total:	100,00

Amount of time allocated to each course unit

Designation	Time (hours)
Estudo autónomo	66,00
Frequência das aulas	56,00
Trabalho laboratorial	40,00
Total:	162,00

Eligibility for exams

Terms of frequency: Minimum of 8 points (out of 20) in the distributed component;

Calculation formula of final grade

Lab work: 50% (reports 90%; participation 10%)

Final exam: 50%

Terms of approval: minimum of 8 point in the final exam.

Special assessment (TE, DA, ...)

All students must perform the practical lab work. Flexibilith of acess to laboratory facilities and data to support the lab work.

Classification improvement

Written exam and practical exam for improvement of distributed component associaed with the lab work.

Observations

The theoretical lesson of 05/Nov/2021, from 09:00 till 11:00, will be supported by Zoom accordng to the following link: 

https://videoconf-colibri.zoom.us/j/84467932390?pwd=WExlZHNFL28zTmVRZGp2dm9rSkpCdz09

Password: 701396