Mobile Communications Fundamentals G

Course aim

The aim of this course is to provide a solid understanding of Mobile Communications Fundamentals and set the background for further study or research on mobile communication technologies and related areas. This course specifically cover the following areas:

• Cellular systems - design issues and performance evaluation
• Mobile communication channel
• Introduction to spread spectrum technology
• Introduction to coding techniques
• Future mobile communications such as third and fourth generation systems and the issues associated with their implementation.

Course content

Introduction to Mobile Communications; Mobile Radio Propagation and Coverage; Transmission, Modulation and Diversity; Cellular Systems - GSM, DAMPS, 2nd generation CDMA, 3rd generation CDMA; Other mobile radio techniques - private mobile radio, MPT 1327, TETRA, and other developments; Mobile Satellite Systems - Mobilesat, Iridium, ICO, Globalstar, Teledesic.

Textbook(s)

Rappaport T.S. 2007, Wireless Communications: principles and practice, Prentice Hall, New York

Prerequisite(s)

Common to all relevant programs
Subject Area & Catalogue Number	Course Name
EEET 3028	Introduction to Communication Systems
EEET 4058	Digital Signal Processing

Corequisite(s)

Nil

Teaching method

Component	Duration
INTERNAL, MAWSON LAKES
Tutorial	1 hour x 13 weeks
Lecture	1 hour x 13 weeks

Note: These components may or may not be scheduled in every study period. Please refer to the timetable for further details.

Assessment

Assignment 1, Assignment 2, Assignment 3, Examination

Fees

EFTSL*: 0.125
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