Communication Principles

Program Overview

The Communication Principles Course at Cranfield University provides a comprehensive overview of communication systems, covering topics such as modulation, coding, channel effects, and receivers. The 5-day course is designed for military officers, defense industry professionals, and others involved in military communications. It includes lectures, demonstrations, and an upgrade option towards postgraduate programs.

Program Outline

Outline:

• What you will learn:
• Introduction to communication systems model (transmitter/receiver)
• Voice source coding (PCM, DM, vocoders)
• Analog modulation (AM, FM)
• Digital modulation (ASK, FSK, PSK, DPSK, QPSK, MSK)
• Communication channel effects (multipath, fading, diversity)
• Receivers (superheterodyne systems, mixers, synthesizers)
• Link budget analysis
• Core content: Lectures, demonstrations
• Course Duration: 5 days
• Location: Cranfield University at Shrivenham
• Cost:
• Short Course for Credit: £2,350
• Standalone Short Course: £1,925

Teaching:

• Teaching methods: Lectures, demonstrations
• Faculty: Dr Peter Barker

Careers:

• Target audience:
• Military officers
• Defence industry scientists/technical officers
• Professionals involved in military communications/information systems
• Prerequisites:
• Electromagnetic Propagation and Devices
• Signal Processing, Statistics and Analysis (for Short Course for Credit)

Other:

• Concessions: Limited MOD sponsored places available
• Application process: Online application form
• Upgrade option: 10 credit points towards PgCert/MSc programs in Communications Electronic Warfare, Military Electronic Systems Engineering
• Course dates: Please enquire

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