State-of-the-Art Satellite Communications – Technologies and Solutions Training

Commitment 3 days, 7-8 hours a day.
Language English
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Delivery Options Instructor-Led Onsite, Online, and Classroom Live

COURSE OVERVIEW

State-of-the-Art Satellite Communications – Technologies and Solutions Training: Modern satellite communications networks and systems rely on innovations in both the radio frequency (RF) and baseband domains. The introduction and application of these cutting-edge technologies and processes are addressed by this in-depth three-day course. Established during the last decade, technologies that make a difference include high throughput satellites, high power solid state amplifiers (up to one kW), array antennas for mobile platforms, channel linearization, turbo codes, DVB-S2 extensions and adaptive coding and modulation (ACM).

The path forward involves the right choices in terms of which technologies and their introduction – and the use of integrating tools such as system simulation and optimization. Investments in new satellites, earth stations, and network management systems need the right system-level view, and at the same time, demand a thorough understanding of the underlying details within the RF aspects (propagation, link availability, and throughput) as well as the ability of baseband systems to provide throughput under expected conditions and to end users. State-of-the-Art Satellite Communications – Technologies and Solutions Training examines real options and makes use of quantitative analysis methods and systems analysis to evaluate the technology horizon.

WHAT'S INCLUDED?
  • 3 days of State-of-the-Art Satellite Communications – Technologies and Solutions Training with an expert instructor
  • State-of-the-Art Satellite Communications – Technologies and Solutions Course Guide
  • Certificate of Completion
  • 100% Satisfaction Guarantee
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COURSE OBJECTIVES

Upon completing this State-of-the-Art Satellite Communications – Technologies and Solutions course, learners will be able to meet these objectives:

  • Current and projected satellite designs, payloads, and capabilities
  • Structure of ground segments, earth stations, and user terminals looking forward
  • Terminals and networks for high-speed communications on the move (COTM)
  • Innovative systems engineering concepts and solutions – simulation using STK and other tools
  • Evolving standards used in the baseband and network – DVB-Sx (extensions), ACM in its next generation, Internet Protocol acceleration
  • The future is built around solid-state amplifiers – GaN technology, linearization, single and multi-carrier operations under highly dynamic conditions
  • Innovations in multiple access systems – MF-TDMA, CDMA, carrier cancellation, 2D-16 State Trellis Coded Modulation (TCM)
  • Control of radio frequency interference (RFI) – overcoming challenges in mobile and broadband applications
  • Planning steps for upgrading or replacing current with state-of-the-art technology
  • How technology will evolve in coming years, reflecting changes in technology and user requirements
CUSTOMIZE IT
  • We can adapt this State-of-the-Art Satellite Communications – Technologies and Solutions course to your group’s background and work requirements at little to no added cost.
  • If you are familiar with some aspects of this State-of-the-Art Satellite Communications – Technologies and Solutions course, we can omit or shorten their discussion.
  • We can adjust the emphasis placed on the various topics or build the State-of-the-Art Satellite Communications – Technologies and Solutions around the mix of technologies of interest to you (including technologies other than those included in this outline).
  • If your background is nontechnical, we can exclude the more technical topics, include the topics that may be of special interest to you (e.g., as a manager or policy-maker), and present the State-of-the-Art Satellite Communications – Technologies and Solutions Training course in a manner understandable to lay audiences.
AUDIENCE/TARGET GROUP

The target audience for this State-of-the-Art Satellite Communications – Technologies and Solutions course:

  • All
CLASS PREREQUISITES

The knowledge and skills that a learner must have before attending this  State-of-the-Art Satellite Communications – Technologies and Solutions course are:

  • N/A

COURSE SYLLABUS

  • Orbit and spectrum resources available in North America and globally
    Geostationary
    Non-geostationary
  • Satellite operators and their orbital resources
    Intelsat (C, Ku)
    SES (Ku)
    Inmarsat (L, Ka)
    Telesat (C, Ku, Ka)
    Eutelsat (Ku)
    Regional operators (JSAT, Thaicom, AsiaSat, ABS, RSCC, Arabsat, Thuraya, YahSat)
    US government (narrowband, wideband, protected)
  • The ground segment – operators and capabilities
    Major service operators (DIRECTV, Iridium, ViaSat, Hughes)
    Teleport operators (GlobeCast, Harris CapRock, Encompass, EMC)
    User networks (consumer, commercial, aeronautical, homeland security, military) Advanced Spacecraft and Communications Payload Design
  • Satellite footprint coverage and antenna structures
    Relative merits of area coverage versus spot beams
    The overall architecture for high throughput for broadband services
    Broadcast systems for HD and other digital content
  • Low-noise front ends
  • Switching and processing
  • High power amplification and linearization
  • Spacecraft support – power, thermal and structural
  • Large versus small satellites – trades on cost and risk Earth station design innovation
  • Antenna systems
    Fixed antenna systems – Ka-band, circular polarization
    Mobile antennas – Comm on the Move, aeronautical
    Portable antennas – compact, rapid deployment and auto-pointing
    Array antennas – feasibility and cost
  • RF amplification
    Low noise amplification – optimizing G/T
    GaN technology – capability and benefits
    Amplifier types – Class AB, F, G, Dougherty
    SSPA architecture – power combining, fault tolerance, hot swapping
    Low-loss output combining and power transfer to the antenna
    Reducing prime power requirements
  • Multiple access and dynamic bandwidth management
    VSAT systems employing MF-TDMA, CDMA, and FDMA
    Dynamic capabilities to be exploited – Adaptive Coding and Modulation with SVB-S2
    Areas open to innovation – access control, DAMA, and QoS
  • Monitor and control
    Basic capabilities for device M&C
    M&C systems – local and remote control
    Spectrum monitoring using remote access Baseband systems – MODCOD and Adaptive Coding and Modulation (ACM)
  • Review of DVB-S2 and turbo codes
  • Extensions to DVB-S2 (DVB-Sx)
    General benefits – more MODCOD options (including 64APSK), less roll-off (greater spectral efficiency)
    Novelsat
    DVB Forum – Newtec et al
  • The next wave of ACM – enhanced VSAT networks (two-way services), 2D 16 State TCM
  • Integration with IP and the terrestrial network
    Updating the Performance Enhancing Proxy (PEP) for acceleration
    Application enhancements
    Accommodating the VPN Transponder loading and optimization
  • Characterization of the bent pipe transponder
    Frequency response and bandwidth
    Amplifier linearity – TWTA and SSPA – intermodulation distortion (IMD) characteristics
    Frequency plans and their impact on capacity
  • Traffic bearing capability of multi-beam systems
    Topology of the multi-beam network – 3, 4, and 7 color reuse patterns
    C/I considerations and impact on the link budget
    Traffic distribution optimization Radio Frequency Interference (RFI) identification, mitigation, and control
  • Classification of interference – harmful, unacceptable, acceptable
  • RFI location using interferometry
  • Carrier ID – on the carrier, under the carrier
  • RFI investigation process
    Type of interference
    Likely sources – internal, local, same satellite, adjacent satellite, unknown
    Reducing the interference – avoidance, filtering, cancellation
  • Role of good operating practices
    Transponder access control
    Monitoring and testing Digital transmission characteristics, impairments, and their mitigation
  • Update on propagation – Ka-band impacts from rain and clouds
  • Transponder characterization
    AM/PM
    Group delay
    Spurious
    Frequency error, phase noise
  • Operating modes
    Backoff
    Linearization on satellite and on the ground
  • Test and simulation tools
    Transfer characteristics (amplitude and phase, converting to C/IM)
    Noise Power Ratio (NPR) testing
    Microwave link analysis
    Visualization tools – STK
    Simulation – Simulink Evolving technology and design practices
  • The business of the satellite operator – how to make better deals
  • Trends in COTM as related to aeronautical and maritime
  • Technology development and introduction – on the ground and in space
  • How to anticipate changes in requirements and technology
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