VSAT Training Course benefits
Satellite communications systems using Very Small Aperture Terminals (VSATs) are well
established world-wide. VSAT systems serve a wide variety of communications requirements and
can provide highly effective broadband, Internet and multimedia services. The Course gives a
technical foundation for all those involved with VSATs, coupled with an appreciation of the latest
developments, and provides the understanding to deal with VSAT communications and services.
Professional Development (CPD)
in VSAT Systems
This is a well-established Continuing Professional Development (CPD) short course. It provides a technical foundation in VSAT communications together with an appreciation of the latest developments and the understanding to deal with VSAT systems and their applications.
Very Small Aperture Terminals (VSATs) support a range of highly effective broadband, Internet, and multimedia satellite communications services. This course commences by developing a thorough understanding of the fundamentals of satellite links, and moves on to implementation issues and case studies.
Who should attend this VSAT course?
All those requiring a technical understanding of VSAT systems as well as detailed knowledge of
current systems design. The course will serve practising engineers and information technologists as
well as managers, users and those concerned about the impact of VSATs. Some basic knowledge
of telecommunications principles and/or data protocols will be assumed.
Pre-requisites
Delegates should have existing experience in telecommunications or data networking prior to attending this course.
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VSAT Course 6055: Content
Summary of Course content
The course aims to provide state-of-the-art exposition of practical VSAT technology and systems,
together with a grounding in the fundamentals of satellite communications.
Attendees will learn:
- What VSATs are, and their applications areas
- The technical background of satellite communications
- To perform Link Budget analyses and understand system impairments
- Features of VSAT data networks and service provision
- Principles of data protocols and network management in VSAT systems
- Implications and practice of multimedia and Internet service delivery
- Planning and sizing of VSAT networks
- Technology issues for VSAT systems
- Appreciation of regulatory constraints, the market, and business opportunities
- The status of current VSAT programmes
The Course will comprise lectures complemented by short presentations dealing with state-of-the art
programmes and issues in VSAT communications.
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The syllabus topics provisionally include:
Day 1:
Satcom system fundamentals
Introduction to VSAT Systems
Principles of Satellite Communications
Data Transmission and Protocols
Link Budgets
Modulation and Coding for VSAT Systems
Satellite Access Techniques
Propagation Effects for VSAT Systems
Days 2 - 5:
VSAT Systems and Services
VSAT Systems and Applications
VSAT Service Provision, Markets and Opportunities
VSAT Regulatory Issues
VSAT Networks; Military VSAT Systems
Broadband Multimedia Services
Internet service provision using DVB formats
Multicast internet services via Satellite
Satellite Digital Broadcasting
Techniques and Implementation
VSAT implementation issues
Antennas for VSAT Systems
Satellite Engineering
TCP/IP for VSATs
Monitoring and control & network management systems
Case Studies and Analysis
Comparative Study of New VSAT Systems
VSAT Performance Enhancements
Practical VSAT Operations
Operational support systems for Satcoms
Broadband interactive services
Current and future commercial VSAT systems and services.
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