Microwave Communications

This course introduces the student to fundamentals of waveguide and microwave device theory. Health hazards and safe working/testing conditions are stressed at the start. The course explores the principles of Point-to Point land microwave fade margins and link budgets. Satellite communications and various orbits are covered. Common navigation/tracking satellite families are discussed. Fundamentals of radar are covered with a focus on pulsed radar system basics. Advanced systems such as phased array and marine radar are also introduced.