Course Overview
This course is aimed at introducing the basic principles, concepts, technologies, and systems associated with modern communications systems. It starts with consideration of the basic principles of communication, describes the fundamental building blocks of communications systems, and then introduces the system themselves.
No prior technical or communications knowledge is assumed and the course is designed for audiences who do not necessarily have a technical background but have a need to understand how to harness the power of modern communications systems. The course provides an excellent basic introduction to communications systems.
In addition to comprehensive course notes, attendees receive a copy of the presenter’s book Communications and Information Systems, Ryan M.J. and Frater M.R., Argos Press, 2002.
Who Should Attend?
Anyone requiring an understanding of the basic principles underpinning modern communications systems; business managers; project managers; systems engineers; engineers seeking technology refresh.
Course Presenter(s)
Dr Michael Ryan
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Course Outline
Introduction
Brief History of Communications | A Communications System Model | Analogue Signals | The Sine Function | Frequency / Wavelength | Complex Waveforms | The Frequency Domain / Bandwidth | The Electromagnetic Spectrum | Basic Circuit Theory | Decibels
Analogue Modulation
Amplitude Modulation – AM / DSB / SSB / ISB | Frequency Modulation | Phase Modulation | Designation of Emissions | Digital Signals / Digital Modulation | Advantages / Disadvantages of Digital Signals | Signalling Speed / Information Rate | Synchronous / Asynchronous Transmission | Digitisation of Analogue Signals / Waveform Coding – PCM / DM / Source Coding | Line Coding | Digital Modulation – ASK / FSK / PSK
Multiplexing
Frequency Division Multiplexing | Time Division Multiplexing
Transmitters and Receivers
Transmitter Design | Receiver Design
Transmission Media
Transmission Line Theory | Copper Transmission Lines | Optical Fibres
Radio Propagation
History | Ground Wave – Space and Surface Wave | Sky Wave | Scattered Wave
Antennas
Antenna Characteristics | Resonant and Travelling Wave Antennas
Networking
ISO OSI 7-Layer Model | History of LANS | LAN Standards | Network Topologies / Devices | Ethernet / Token Ring
Internetworking
Repeaters / Bridges / Routers / Gateways | Internetwork Protocols
Types of Communications Systems
Simplex, Half-duplex and Duplex Systems | Switching - Circuit, Message, Packet and Cell | Spread Spectrum – DSS and FH
Satellite Communications
Advantages / Disadvantages | Principles | Orbits | Sub-Systems | Launch Techniques | Ground Coverage | Multiple Access FAMA / DAMA / FDMA / TDMA / CDMA
Mobile Communications
Cellular Architecture | First Generation (Analogue) | Second Generation (Digital)
Internet
History | Structure / Growth | Protocols / Addressing and Routing
Emerging Technologies
Third Generation Mobile Communications | Networks | Internet | General Trends
Fees
Defence Rate $1,890
Non-Defence Rate $2,100
Course Dates
4 - 6 May 2008
17 - 19 August 2009
How to Register
Corporate In-house Presentation
For Course Enquiries, please contact Business Services on 02 6268 8421
Email:Business Office
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