UAT 207 · 3(2-2-5) · Year/term 2/2

Communication and Data Network Systems

ระบบสื่อสารและเครือข่ายข้อมูล

Progress
Notional hours: 135 h (online/self-study 75 · in class/lab 60)

Course description

signals and communications, wireless channels, telemetry, data links, IP networking, communication protocols, short- and long-range communications, quality of service, latency, reliability, and data security

Thai description

พื้นฐานสัญญาณและการสื่อสาร ช่องสัญญาณไร้สาย ระบบโทรมาตร การเชื่อมโยงข้อมูล เครือข่ายไอพี โพรโทคอลสื่อสาร การสื่อสารระยะใกล้และระยะไกล คุณภาพบริการ ความหน่วง ความน่าเชื่อถือ และการรักษาความปลอดภัยของข้อมูล

Description source: Curriculum draft (revised 28 Sep 2026)Previous site code: DRT 227

Course learning outcomes (CLO)

CLOOutcomePLO
CLO1Explain wireless communication principles and link budgetsPLO1
CLO2Analyse telemetry and the MAVLink protocolPLO2PLO4
CLO3Design data networks for UAS missionsPLO2PLO5

Learning modules

1Radio waves and antennas
Weeks 1–3 · 27 h
Lesson 85 minquiz2 KU

Online (before class) · 15 h

Study the assigned knowledge units in advance, review media and take the module quiz

In class / field · 12 h

Lab or field practice from worksheets with a safety checklist

Learning evidence: Checked worksheets and quiz results

2C2 links, telemetry and video
Weeks 4–6 · 27 h
Lesson 85 minquiz2 KU

Online (before class) · 15 h

Study the assigned knowledge units in advance, review media and take the module quiz

In class / field · 12 h

Lab or field practice from worksheets with a safety checklist

Learning evidence: Checked worksheets and quiz results

3MAVLink and packet analysis
Weeks 7–9 · 27 h
Lesson 90 minquiz3 KU

Online (before class) · 15 h

Study the assigned knowledge units in advance, review media and take the module quiz

In class / field · 12 h

Lab or field practice from worksheets with a safety checklist

Learning evidence: Checked worksheets and quiz results

4Link loss and failsafes
Weeks 10–12 · 27 h
Lesson 85 minquiz2 KU

Online (before class) · 15 h

Study the assigned knowledge units in advance, review media and take the module quiz

In class / field · 12 h

Lab or field practice from worksheets with a safety checklist

Learning evidence: Checked worksheets and quiz results

5LoRa mesh and field networks
Weeks 13–15 · 27 h
Lesson 90 minquiz2 KU

Online (before class) · 15 h

Study the assigned knowledge units in advance, review media and take the module quiz

In class / field · 12 h

Lab or field practice from worksheets with a safety checklist

Learning evidence: Checked worksheets and quiz results

Assessment (draft)

Labs and worksheets35%
Module quizzes10%
Midterm examination20%
Mini-project or practical exam35%

Knowledge domain

Key references

  1. Kurose, J. F., & Ross, K. W. (2025). Computer networking: A top-down approach (9th ed.). Pearson. link
  2. RTCA. (2016). Command and control (C2) data link minimum operational performance standards (MOPS) (terrestrial) (DO-362). link
  3. MAVLink Development Team. MAVLink developer guide. link