Microwave Transmission Engineering

Master the Art of Microwave Transmission Engineering: Design, Plan, and Deploy Reliable Networks

The Microwave Transmission Engineering course offers a comprehensive exploration of the design, planning, and deployment of microwave transmission networks. It provides you with the knowledge needed to plan and implement robust microwave networks while considering various challenges such as regulatory issues, system performance, and cost-effectiveness.
This course is ideal for engineers, project managers, and others involved in designing, managing, or deploying microwave networks, as well as anyone seeking to expand their understanding of network transmission solutions.

Course Highlights

• Transmission Networks Planning: Learn the fundamentals of designing and planning transmission networks.
• Microwave Propagation: Understand the principles of microwave propagation and how it impacts system performance.
• Microwave Link Planning and Design: Gain practical skills in planning and designing microwave links.
• MW Link Licensing: Learn about the regulatory requirements and licensing processes for microwave links.
• Equipment Specifications & Selection: Understand how to choose appropriate equipment for microwave network installations.
• Link Engineering: Delve into link engineering processes, including path loss and interference analysis.
• Network Performance and Reliability Considerations: Explore key factors that influence network reliability and performance.
• Protection and Diversity: Study techniques for ensuring link protection and diversity in microwave networks.
• Project Management and Deployment Issues: Learn how to manage the logistics and project planning of network deployments.

Course Benefits

• Gain a strong understanding of microwave propagation, system design, and challenges involved in MW transmission projects.
• Learn how to perform microwave path calculations for network planning and optimization.
• Understand the challenges involved in MW link installation and network deployment, ensuring smooth and efficient project execution.

Why You Should Take This Course

By the end of this course, you will
 

• Gain practical, hands-on skills for planning and designing microwave links for modern telecommunications networks.
• Learn from expert instructors with real-world experience in microwave network deployments across different countries and industries.
• Improve your understanding of project management and logistics issues related to large-scale microwave transmission projects.
• Master techniques for resolving transmission challenges and ensuring network reliability, availability, and performance.
• Get an in-depth understanding of the regulatory environment, including MW link licensing and equipment specifications.

Course Details and Next Steps
 

• Course Typically Offered: Online, Summer quarter. 
• Prerequisites:  Basic math skills and understanding of telecommunications is required.
• Next steps:  Upon completion of this course, consider taking other courses in the RF Engineering Certificate.
• More information: Contact unexengr@ucsd.edu to learn more about RF Engineering and course offerings.
• Upcoming Enrollment: Enrollment will open on May 2, 2025.
• Course Fee: $750