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MNE4204 - Signals, Sensors and Communication Systems

Offering Academic Unit
Department of Mechanical Engineering
Credit Units
3
Course Duration
One Semester
Pre-requisite(s)
MNE2204 (Prerequisites which are not part of the Major Requirement are waived for students admitted with Advanced Standing.) 
Course Offering Term*:
Not offering in current academic year

* The offering term is subject to change without prior notice
 
Course Aims
This course introduces the student to the fundamentals of the types of sensors, signal processing and communication systems that are employed in aircraft and space systems. Students will learn about the principles of operation of aerospace sensors, typical applications and how they are interfaced, safety and fault tolerance requirements. Communication systems and the role of radar and navigational systems as part of the aerospace environment are described.

Assessment (Indicative only, please check the detailed course information)
Continuous Assessment: 40%
Examination: 60%
Examination Duration: 3 hours
For a student to pass the course, at least 30% of the maximum mark for both coursework and examination should be obtained.
 
Detailed Course Information
MNE4204.pdf

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Department of Mechanical Engineering