Aerospace engineering

GENERAL The course provides the basic elements of telecommunications systems in the context of aerospace. In particular, it provides competences in signal theory for both continuous-time and discrete-time signals, which have transversal validity for experimentation activities in the aerospace field. Building on this basis, the course provides basic knowledge on wired and wireless transmission of signals and data, on aeronautical and satellite communication link, network architectures and protocols, and radar systems for airspace surveillance and Earth observation. In addition, the course provides the basic elements of probability calculation, still with transversal value for aerospace engineering, that allow to define and evaluate the performance and quality parameters of the introduced telecommunications systems. SPECIFIC Knowledge and understanding: at the end of the course, the student acquired a basic knowledge of signal theory and probability calculation and an understanding of the functioning of telecommunications systems and some of their performance parameters. Applying knowledge and understanding: at the end of the course, the student has acquired the ability to critically apply the acquired knowledge of signal theory and probability calculation. He/she has ability to apply knowledge about the functioning of systems and its performance parameters. In addition, the student acquires: Autonomy of judgment: at the end, the student has gained the autonomy of judgment necessary to understand the complexity of the technologies used in the different aeronautical applications and space missions. Communication skills: at the end of the course, the student has acquired the ability to operate in a highly multi-disciplinary context interacting with engineers, designers of structures and information technologies for space, with technical specialists and non-specialist interlocutors. Learning skills: at the end of the course the student has developed the basic ability to deepen the study of sensors and aeronautical and satellite systems.