R23
ECE · 4-1
✓ VERIFIED VS. PUBLISHED SYLLABUS 2026-07-12
Fundamentals of Satellite Communications
JNTUK R23 · ECE · semester 4-1 · syllabus
This JNTUK R23 open elective is listed for Electronics and Communication Engineering (ECE). It is listed in semester 4-1. It carries 3 credits. The published coverage runs across 5 units, from Introduction through Global Navigation Satellite System(Gnss).
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5 units, from Introduction to Global Navigation Satellite System(Gnss). Tick off units as you cover them — your progress stays on this device.
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UNIT 01 — Introduction
Origin of Satellite Communications, Historical Back-ground, Basic Concepts of Satellite Communications, Frequency allocations for Satellite Services, Applications, Future Trends of Satellite Communications. Orbital Mechanics, launches and launch vehicles, Orbital effects in communication systems performance
UNIT 02 — Satellite Subsystems
Attitude and orbit control system, telemetry, tracking, Command and monitoring system, power systems, communication subsystems, Satellite antennas, Equipment reliability and Space qualification
UNIT 03 — Satellite Link Design
Basic transmission theory, link equation, C/N ratio, system noise temperature and G/T ratio, Design of down links, up link design, Design of satellite links for specified C/N, System design example.
UNIT 04 — Multiple Access
Frequency division multiple access (FDMA): Intermodulation, Calculation of C/N. Time division Multiple Access (TDMA); Frame structure, Examples. Code Division Multiple access (CDMA): Spread spectrum transmission and reception.
UNIT 05 — Global Navigation Satellite System(Gnss)
Introduction, various GNSS: GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS, IRNSS. GPS-location principle, GPS navigation message, GPS receiver operation, differential GPS;IRNSS-introduction, IRNSS satellites, IRNSS constellation, IRNSS configuration, IRNSS services, navigation data, applications of IRNSS; multi GNSS.