National University of Sciences and Technology (NUST)

School of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science

(SEECS)

CSE-426 Advanced Communication Systems (3+0) Fall-

2010
Prerequisite: CE-318 Analogue & Digital Communication Systems

Instructor: Dr. Nasir ud Din Gohar Email: nasir.gohar@seecs.edu.pk

Office: Faculty Block A-116
Tel: 9085-2263
Time and Place: Office Hours
Lec: Tue/Wed/Thu @ 10:00/11:00-10:50/11:50 Hrs, AWDs: 16:00-17:00 Hrs
Class Room: Undergraduate Block CR-XX Any Other Time: By Appointment via Tel / Email

Course Objectives and Outcomes:

This course aims at providing the senior-level under-graduate BICSE/BEE students an introduction to the
theory and practical know-how about the Advanced Communication Systems such as Cellular Mobile and
Satellite Communications-one of the fastest growing field in the engineering world. The basic and under-
lying technical concepts, which are essential for the design, implementation, and research in the Radio
Communication Systems, will be presented in an easy to understand way while discussing practical
examples and solutions to some real-world problems. On successful completion of this course, the
students will be able to understand the Basic Principles behind MW Radio Link, Basic Cellular
Radio Concept and Design, Radio Wave Propagation and Propagation Models and Access
Techniques for Wireless Communications, MW Radio Link Models and Link Budget Analysis. They
will, also, learn the fundamental concepts of Satellite Radio Link and GPS system.

Text Books:
1. WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONS: Principles and Practice by T.S. Rappaport, Prentice-Hall Inc, 2nd Edition, Dec 31
2002, [ISBN # 0130422320 ]
2. ADVANCED ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEMS by W. Tomasi, , Prentice Hall, 6th edition, April
2003, [ISBN # 0130453501]

Reference Books:
1. Wireless and Personal Communications Systems, by Garg, & Wilkes, Prentice Hall PTR , 1996. [ISBN # 0-13-
234626-5]
2. Digital Satellite Communications, By Tri T. Ha, McGraw-Hill Publishing Co., 2nd Edition, 1990. [ISBN # 0-07-100752-
0]
Main Topics to be Covered: (The order and number of topics to be covered is subject to change.)

1. Introduction to Satellite Communications 4. Wireless & Cellular Radio Systems

2. Satellite System Concepts • Cellular Radio Communications Concept
• Kepler’s Laws and the Orbit design • First, Second and Third Generation Systems
• Satellite Classifications, Spacing, and 5. Fundamentals Concepts of Cellular
Frequency Allocations Communications
• Satellite System Parameters • Cellular Radio System Design
• Satellite Link Models and Link Budget • Radio Wave Propagation and
3. Satellite Multiple Access Techniques and GPS Fading Analysis
System Design
6. Multiple Access Technologies: FDMA, TDMA, 7. GSM Architecture and Working
CDMA

Grading Policy:
1. At least Five Assignments [5%] will be issued and each will be due one week after its issue date unless
otherwise specified. Absolutely no late submissions will be allowed.
2. At least Five10/15 minute Quizzes [10%] will be conducted, one each in the class, most probably, on the day of
submission of each Assignment.
3. Class Project [10%]- Groups of 3-4 students will conduct research projects and submit a Project Reports within
6 -weeks time from the issue date. Presentation of these projects will be must to get the credit.
4. Class Participation and Technical Discussions [5%] for those who are regular and participate actively in class
discussions (technical only)
5. Two One-Hour Test [30%] during 6th and 12th weeks.
6. Final Test [40%] in 18-19nd week. It is mandatory to maintain at least 75% class attendance to sit in the Final
Test.