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Engineering
studies
| 1. |
Identify
a range of responsibilities of a radio engineer. |
| 2. |
Draw
a timeline to illustrate the history of technological
change in radio systems. |
| 3. |
Discuss
the impact the BRACS radio system has had on the
lives of Aboriginal people in remote locations. |
| 4. |
Create
a table summarising the components in a basic
radio broadcast or electronic circuitry system;
the materials and properties used for each, and
the advantages and disadvantages of each material.
| Components |
Materials |
Properties |
Advantages
or disadvantages |
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| 5. |
Explain
why each of the materials used in radio systems
is appropriate. |
| 6. |
Discuss
the special environmental considerations for the
BRACS system. |
| 7. |
What
advantages would the BRACS radio system have for
a developing country, for example, East Timor. |
| 8. |
Discuss
why radio is an important aspect in the maintenance
and development of culture. |
| 9. |
Identify
and explain the process of testing required for
a radio system.
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| a. |
Suggest
other groups in the community that may benefit from
a system like BRACS. |
| b.
|
Investigate
the radio system used for ethnic radio. |
| 12. |
Explain
the difference between AM and FM radio transmission. |
| 13. |
Contrast
the differences in radio transmission media. |
| 14. |
Describe
the basic principles of satellite communication
systems. |
| 15. |
Graphically
represent the BRACS system. |
| 16. |
Prepare
an Engineering Report on the radio engineering profession
with reference to:
a. nature and range of work done
b. engineers as managers
c. technologies unique to the profession
d. career prospects
e. training for the profession. |
Design and technology
| 1. |
BRACS
is an example of appropriate technology.
Explain why. |
| 2. |
Critically
analyse the ethical issues of provision by the Federal
government of the BRACS radio system. |
| 3. |
Identify
the organisations that have been involved in the
implementation and maintenance of the BRACS radio
system. |
| 4. |
Discuss
how TEABBA has enhanced the acceptance of BRACS. |
| 5. |
As
a class or group plan and present a radio program
for presentation at lunchtime over the school public
address system. Explain how you would decide on
the program content. |
| 6. |
Discuss
why training and education are the key to BRACS
continued success. |
Further
reading
Held, G. (1996) Understanding data communications,
5th edition, Sams Publishing, Indianapolis.
Links
Telecommunications in Australia: 1900-1990
http://www.comslaw.org.au/research/telecoms_regulation/chapter1-telecomm.html#fnB5
The Australian CRC for Satellite systems
http://www.latrobe.edu.au/www/crcss/index.html
Aussat information
http://www.csse.monash.edu.au/~jwb/subjects/dgs6910/sat/sat.html
Audio Engineering Society
http://www.aes.org/
Ecodesign
http://www.cfd.rmit.edu.au/outcomes/erdnews/erd6/Dishwasher.html
Sustainable design, Centre for Design RMIT
http://www.cfd.rmit.edu.au/
References
Community Aid Abroad (1996) Appropriate technology:
Caring for people and the environment, Community
Aid Abroad, Melbourne.
Department of Communications (1985) Public Radio:
Planning Guidelines, August, pp.1, 5.
NSW Board of Studies, (1997) Appropriate Technology:
Designing the Future, NSW Board of Studies, Sydney.
Telstra Corporation Ltd (2000) King Island, First to
test new technology, Directions, Vol 8, No 4,
pp. 8-9.
Wyatt, E. (1996) TEABBA Radio Network, Paper
presented at 6th Australian Regional Convention, Audio
Engineering Society, 10th-12th September, 1996.
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