Telecoms: Basics of source and channel coding. Channel capacity. Basics of digital modulation and demodulation. Practical case of transmissions from space instruments
Antennas, Microwaves: Basics of guided waves and antenna theory. Antenna pattern, gain, and impedance. Friis formula of radio link budget. Practical antennas and arrays for space instruments. Up and down conversion for signal transmission. Heterodyne detection. Receiver and system equivalent noise temperature. Critical microwave emitters and receivers technologies for space instruments up to sub-millimeter wavelengths.
Lecturer:
- Prof. Alain Maestrini - OBSPM