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49207 Advanced Concepts in Microwave and Mobile Communications

6cp; hpw by negotiation; availability: Telecommunications Engineering program only; special topic
Postgraduate
Subject coordinator: Dr A Sanagavarapu

The current telecommunication infrastructure is increasingly dominated by wireless microwave transmission. Examples include mobile telephones, wireless local area networks, local multipoint distribution systems (LMDS) and Ka band low earth orbit satellites. This subject discusses and explores the various types of microwave propagation mechanisms, the passive and active microwave devices incorporated in mobile communications systems, satellite earth stations and receivers, and other communication equipment such as LMDS. The techniques involved in the design of novel antennas for wireless communications are also explored.

This subject can be offered to interested students on an on demand basis. The exact details of the content and assessment tasks are negotitated between the student and staff member.

Assessment: To be negotiated between student and lecturer


For detailed information, see the full subject description at:
http://www.eng.uts.edu.au/Current_Students/postgraduate/subject_desc/49207.htm

Fee information

2009 contribution for post-2008 Commonwealth-supported students: $926.50
Note: Students who commenced prior to 1 January 2008 should consult the Student contribution charges for Commonwealth supported students
Not all students are eligible for Commonwealth Supported places.

2009 amount for undergraduate domestic fee-paying students: $2,650.00

Note: Fees for Postgraduate domestic fee-paying students and international students are charged according to the course they are enrolled in. Students should refer to the Annual Fees Schedule.

Subject EFTSL: 0.125

Access conditions

Note: The requisite information presented in this subject description covers only academic requisites. Full details of all enforced rules, covering both academic and admission requisites, are available at Access conditions and My Student Admin.