ECE 5645 - Deep Space Telecom

Examines the methods by which telemetry, command and tracking is done between spacecraft and earth-borne antennas through a systems analysis approach. Topics include antenna design, telemetry formats and communication performance parameters intrinsic to deep space missions. Telecom hardware of several current and past planetary observational platforms are examined and evaluated to help understand the science and engineering objectives of these missions.

Note: Open to upper-level undergraduate and graduate students.

Credits: 3 hours

Restrictions: Restricted to major’s, master’s or doctoral students in computer engineering or electrical engineering.