Lecture 10: Subsystems I - Comms & Power

Author: Leon Thomm Date: 16.10.2024 Exercise: Exercise 10: Link Budget Lecturer: Reto Muff Reading Ass: 21 Summaries: Communication (../../Communication%2082dca2f0477246a9a411dccdbc834425.md)

Content Summary:

• Antenna design, frequency bands, modulation schemes, transmitter and receiver technologies
• Link budget analysis, signal-to-noise ratio (SNR), bit error rate (BER), gain and polarization, path loss
• Atmospheric attenuation, ionospheric effects, rain fade, satellite constellations, intersatellite links
• RF and microwave communications, optical communications, data encryption, secure key distribution
• Forward error correction (FEC), digital signal processing, spectrum management, regulatory compliance
• Power generation and storage, solar panels, batteries, fuel cells, power management and distribution systems
• Energy budgeting, solar array design, power efficiency, energy harvesting technologies, power conditioning

Learning Outcomes:

• Understand the principles of satellite communication systems, including antenna design, modulation techniques, and link budget analysis.
• Gain knowledge of power generation, storage, and distribution systems in spacecraft, focusing on solar panels, batteries, and power management techniques.
• Learn to design and evaluate communication and power subsystems for space missions, considering efficiency, redundancy, and regulatory compliance.
• Develop skills in identifying and mitigating risks associated with communication and power systems in the space environment.