Introduction:

Satellites are a key component of the global communications infrastructure, including technically advanced and developing countries alike. It’s the only telephony and broadband wide-area network technology that’s available everywhere, from the concrete jungles to the rain forests. For anyone involved with telecommunication and information technology, understanding this technology is a fundamental requirement. In this course you will learn both the technology and applications of satellites ranging from the early Sputnik to today’s advanced nano-satellites with optical laser links. We will review the satellite system components as well as the satellite deployment process from the launch to the in-orbit operation. You will learn how a program manager plans resources and schedules for a successful deployment of a satellite VSAT network. At the end of this one-day course, you will have acquired a comprehensive overview of this technology from the technical and managerial perspective

Audience:

Non-engineering professionals, managers and executives with an interest in satellite communication technology and program management.

Objectives:

After completing this course you will: Learn the current markets and applications for satellite communications Understand the key components of a satellite systems and how they work together Learn the theory that will help place your understanding of satellites on a sound footing Learn how to manage the deployment of a satellite network

Content:

Introduction Limitations of terrestrial communication Advantages and disadvantages of satellites History Commercial Markets and Applications Analog and digital transmission Business applications Radio Television Military Markets and Applications GPS Remote sensing DOD tactical & strategic Systems Geo, Meo, Leo Mobile satellite systems Satellite System Architecture Network configuration: Mesh vs. star Remotes Satellite subsystems Ground station Network management *Managing a Satellite Project Project Schedule Customer questionnaire Site survey Design Ordering process In-factory test Transportation Resources Delays Wrap-up: System View Putting it all together Future of satellite communications