Objectives and Contextualisation
Once completed the course the student should be able to
Describe the components of a radio communication system
Obtain the transmission and reception parameters of basic antennas
Distinguish the basic propagation mechanisms for each frequency band.
Evaluate the performance of a radio communication link
Design a radio communication link to meet specifications
Convey the conclusions of their work in a proper technical language
Competences
Analyse components and specifications for communication systems that are guided or non-guided by electromagnetic, radiofrequency or optical means.
Apply the necessary legislation in the exercise of the telecommunications engineer's profession and use the compulsory specifications, regulations and standards.
Communication
Develop personal work habits.
Develop thinking habits.
Draft, develop and sign projects in the field of telecommunications engineering that, depending on the speciality, are aimed at the conception, development or exploitation of telecommunication and electronic networks, services and applications.
Learn new methods and technologies, building on basic technological knowledge, to be able to adapt to new situations.
Select and devise communication circuits, subsystems and systems that are guided or non-guided by electromagnetic, radiofrequency or optical means to fulfil certain specifications.
Work in a team.
Learning Outcomes
Analyse and specify components for guided and non-guided communication systems.
Apply design techniques based on radio communication networks, services and applications.
Build, exploit and manage radio communication networks, services, processes and applications understood as systems for receiving and transporting.
Communicate efficiently, orally and in writing, knowledge, results and skills, both professionally and to non-expert audiences.
Describe the principles for the management of the radio-electric spectrum and the allocation of frequencies.
Develop independent learning strategies.
Develop systemic thinking.
Develop the capacity for analysis and synthesis.
Select guided and non-guided electromagnetic and radio-frequency antennas, equipment and systems.
Select radiofrequency, microwave, broadcasting, radio-link and radio-determination circuits, subsystems and systems.
Work cooperatively.
Content
Introduction to radio electric systems
Elements of a radio system
Antenna parameters
Link budget for a radio communication system
Noise
Propagation
Fixed terrestrial radio links
Satellite radio communication systems
Mobile radio communication systems
