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What are fibre optic cables and how do they work?
The answer to question 1 will be found
by exploring the information presented on the following website:
http://edweb.photonics.crc.org.au 
Engineers were involved in the design and construction of the dishes. What could have been some of the tasks and roles for the engineers?
Engineers would be involved in the following at least:
- design of the electronic circuitry for the microwave transmitter and receiver
- design of the parabolic antenna
- mechanical design of the trailer and its equipment
- design of the 'portable' power supply
- mechanical design of the control mechanism used to position the dish and lock it onto a satellite
- monitoring the mechanical construction
- monitoring the electrical and electronic construction
- monitoring the hydraulics construction
- testing the mechanical, hydraulic, electrical and electronic systems before delivery
Suggest other roles undertaken by a telecommunications engineer in the management of this satellite communication system?
Some of the roles of a telecommunications engineer would include:
- design of overall data collection, voice and television systems to be used during the challenge
- monitoring set-up of the communications system before the challenge
- management of system operation during the solar challenge.
What specific engineering experiences has this person had that enhanced this career?
A few of the many engineering experiences that have enhanced this person's career are:
- systems development in optical fibre transmission networks
- management of teams of consultants for large telecommunications projects
- advising government on legislative requirements for the industry
- significant experience in the satellite communications industry
- project responsibility over a wide range of different communications installations.
The person referred to in
question 4 is a member of the Sydney Division of the Institution
of Engineers, Australia.
How would this membership facilitate a career and help maintain
this person's professional experiences?
The Institution of Engineers is a professional organisation charged with the responsibility of ensuring the professional quality of its members. It provides means whereby engineers can update their knowledge by attending special presentations, and undertaking particular courses. The Institution presents the views of its members to government and statutory authorities. It promotes engineering within the community, and its members are bound by a 'code of practice' or 'code of ethics' which governs the way in which engineers approach their relationship with clients and other engineers.
Write an engineering report on ONE of the following aspects of telecommunications engineering:
- Telecommunications engineering innovation and its effects on peoples lives
- The structure, properties and uses of materials in telecommunications applications
- The basic principles of satellite based communications systems
- The training and career prospects within the telecommunications profession (check out some university and TAFE College websites by using a search engine on the web).
To write an engineering report on one, or more, of the topics
in this question you should use the guidelines provided in HSC
Online under Engineering Studies, Engineering Reports
Use the various categories listed there to structure your report. Research relevant information from your chosen topic that you can include under each category. In this way you can break down a large task into much more manageable parts. As you write information under each category you will gradually build up a sound report.
When you have completed your report, add some relevant images (drawings and photographs), complete your bibliography and submit it to your teacher to get an opinion as to how well you have done.
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