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George Mason University
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2016-2017 University Catalog 
  
2016-2017 University Catalog

IT 488 - Fundamentals of Satellite Communications

Credits: 3
Limited to 2 Attempts
Offered by Information Sciences and Technology  
Provides a comprehensive overview of the principles of satellite communications systems. Major topics include satellite orbits and constellations, the space segment, antennas, modulation, coding, satellite access methods and link analysis. Also covers satellite applications, with emphasis on recent developments in the satellite communications field. Hands-on design experience is gained through the use of readily available vendor software systems.

Prerequisite(s): Grade of C or better in (MATH 108 or MATH 113), and IT 300, and grade of B or better in IT 341.
Prerequisite(s) enforced by registration system.

Schedule Type: LEC
Hours of Lecture or Seminar per week: 3
Hours of Lab or Studio per week: 0