DRT 227 · 3(2-3-5) · Year/term 2/2

Communication and Data Network Systems

ระบบสื่อสารและเครือข่ายข้อมูล

Progress
Notional hours: 150 h (online/self-study 75 · in class/lab 75)

Course description

Wired and wireless communications; data networks; protocols; telemetry; command-and-control links; sensor and payload data transmission; data security; and UAS applications.

Thai description

การสื่อสารแบบมีสายและไร้สาย เครือข่าย โปรโตคอล Telemetry, C2 Link การส่งข้อมูล Sensor/Payload ความมั่นคงปลอดภัยข้อมูล และการประยุกต์กับ UAS

Description source: Curriculum draft (25 Sep 2026)

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 · 30 h
2 KU

Online (before class) · 15 h

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

In class / field · 15 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 · 30 h
2 KU

Online (before class) · 15 h

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

In class / field · 15 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 · 30 h
3 KU

Online (before class) · 15 h

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

In class / field · 15 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 · 30 h
2 KU

Online (before class) · 15 h

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

In class / field · 15 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 · 30 h
2 KU

Online (before class) · 15 h

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

In class / field · 15 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. (2021). Computer networking: A top-down approach (8th ed.). Pearson.
  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