Module Details

Module Code: MARI7014
Title: Marine Nav and Comms Systems
Long Title: Marine Navigation and Communications Systems
NFQ Level: Intermediate
Valid From: Semester 1 - 2009/10 ( September 2009 )
Duration: 1 Semester
Credits: 5
Field of Study: 5252 - Marine Engineering
Module Delivered in: 1 programme(s)
Module Description: This module provides the learner with the knowledge and skills to understand the theory and operation of common marine navigation and communications equipment and identify faults and preform rudimentary maintenance.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Show an understanding of the operational theory of common marine navigation systems used on board deep sea ships.
LO2 Source and use technical documentation and manufacturers manuals for interpretation and understanding of system performance, for corrective maintenance procedures and for implementation of, and compliance with relevant safety protocols.
LO3 Work alone or in teams to carry out inspections, tests measurements and rudimentary repair of marine navigation and satellite communications systems
LO4 Compare the characteristics of different marine satellite communications systems
LO5 Describe the use of digital communications techniques within marine satellite communications and its effects on communications channel efficiency
Dependencies
Module Recommendations

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is strongly recommended before enrolment in this module. You may enrol in this module if you have not acquired the recommended learning but you will have considerable difficulty in passing (i.e. achieving the learning outcomes of) the module. While the prior learning is expressed as named MTU module(s) it also allows for learning (in another module or modules) which is equivalent to the learning specified in the named module(s).
Incompatible Modules
These are modules which have learning outcomes that are too similar to the learning outcomes of this module. You may not earn additional credit for the same learning and therefore you may not enrol in this module if you have successfully completed any modules in the incompatible list.
No incompatible modules listed
Co-requisite Modules
No Co-requisite modules listed
Requirements

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is mandatory before enrolment in this module is allowed. You may not enrol on this module if you have not acquired the learning specified in this section.
Before attempting this module, the learner must have completed a basic course in electrical and electronic engineering and have sufficient knowledge of the theory and maintenance of radio systems.
 
Indicative Content
Marine Navigation systems
Gryo Compass and repeater, Magnetic compass and repeater, GNSS (GPS & DGPS), AIS, LRIT, ECDIS, eLORAN, SONAR & Doppler speed log, Voyage Data Recorder, Autopilot.
Marine Satellite Communications
Inmarsat B, Inmarsat C, Inmarsat F77, Inmarsat Fleet broadband, VSAT, Globstar, Iridium.
Digital Communications
Time/Frequency representation of digital signals, Communications networks and signal protocols including NMEA RS232 and RS422, factors effecting system design, data transmission fundamentals, multi level signaling, inter-symbol interference, eye diagrams, filtering, DSP, compression/expansion, audio/video encoding, digital modulation.
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework40.00%
End of Module Formal Examination60.00%

Assessments

Coursework
Assessment Type Written Report % of Total Mark 40
Timing Week 12 Learning Outcomes 1,2,3
Assessment Description
lab reports based on navigation and satellite communications laboratory
End of Module Formal Examination
Assessment Type Formal Exam % of Total Mark 60
Timing End-of-Semester Learning Outcomes 1,4,5
Assessment Description
End-of-Semester Final Examination

The University reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment

 

Module Workload

Workload: Full Time
Workload Type Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact Navigation and satellite communications system theory Every Week 2.00 2
Lab Contact Navigation and satellite communications system lab Every Week 1.00 1
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact No Description Every Week 4.00 4
Total Hours 7.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 3.00
This module has no Part Time workload.
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • Laurie Tetley. (2001), Electronic Navigation systems, third edition. Butterworth Heinemann, [ISBN: 0750651385].
  • Andy Bateman. (1998), Digital Communications, Prentice Hall, [ISBN: 0 201 34301 0].
Supplementary Book Resources
  • Harold Kolimbiris. (1999), Digital Communications Systems, Prentice Hall, [ISBN: 0130815438].
This module does not have any article/paper resources
This module does not have any other resources
 
Module Delivered in
Programme Code Programme Semester Delivery
CR_EMAEL_7 Bachelor of Engineering in Marine Electrotechnology 6 Mandatory