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Course Name:   Satellite Communications for Non-engineering Professionals, Managers, and Executives Training
     
Deployment Options:   Onsite - Instructor-Led Training
     
Course Duration:   1-day
 

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
 
Course in a Nutshell:
 

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
 

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