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Satellite Communications Technical Overview

2 Day Course
Code PWL100

Book Now - 3 Delivery Methods Available:

Classroom Virtual Classroom Private Group - Virtual Self-Paced Online

Overview

This course is designed to give new entrants to the satellite communications industry a basic overview of the main principles, components and protocols that make up satellite communications.

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Target Audience

Anyone requiring an introduction to satellite communications systems.

Additional Information

For private groups the course can be customised to focus on specific topics of interest.

Modules

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Day 1 (14 topics)

  • Introduction
  • Why Satellite?
  • Overview of components making a satellite connection
  • Antenna
  • Introduction
  • Feed designs etc
  • Frequencies
  • Mechanical considerations such as tracking, de-ice etc
  • OMT, LNA, LNB, Field measurements
  • Cable (IFL) installations, types, problems
  • The Satellite Modem
  • Satellite Modem Options (common usage)
  • Examples of Satellite links
  • Questions

Day 2 (11 topics)

  • Review of Day 1
  • Examples of satellite links
  • Upconvertors, PA's etc
  • IF and SHF paths in satellite system (Uplink power calculations), (field measurements)
  • Satellite link/earth station problem solving
  • The Data interface (available types and usage etc)
  • User interfaces and systems connectivity (clocking issues etc)
  • Network management sub-systems (VSat)
  • COTS - v - Bespoke
  • Satellite operators requirements
  • Questions

Prerequisites

As a new entrant course there are no prerequisites. It is helpful however if delegates have a basic understanding of networking principles as the course is although aimed at an overview level, is technical.

Scheduled Dates

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Pricing

Different pricing structures are available including special offers. These include early bird, late availability, multi-place, corporate volume and self-funding rates. Please arrange a discussion with a training advisor to discover your most cost effective option.

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PWL100

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