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Satellite Communications

15-19 April 2013

This popular and intensive course provides delegates with an in-depth background of satellite communication techniques as well as a state of the art update on key emerging technologies and future systems. The course is ideal for engineers practising within the Satellite Communications field or for those in allied fields requiring an update in this area. A basic knowledge of Communications is assumed. Professor Evan's book on “Satellite Communications Systems” – 3rd Edition will be included as part of the course. Discounts are given for IET members (proof of membership needed)

This course is usually very popular. We can accept provisional registrations by telephone or email.

Course Objectives

Through a series of intensive lectures and a hands-on project the course aims to:
• Provide an in-depth treatment of satellite communication systems operation and planning.
• Provide in-depth understanding of modern satellite multiple access, modulation and coding schemes.
• Review the state of the art in new research areas such as speech and video coding, satellite networking and satellite personal communications.

Delegates should leave the course with a knowledge of:
• Link budgets & planning
• Modulation, coding & multiple access
• Digital audio/video broadcasting
• Satellite Personal Communication Systems
• Satellite Networking

Plus a good all round idea of current and emerging systems and technologies for the future.
Because the course also gives emphasis to the theoretical aspects of the subject delegates will gain a comprehensive understanding of the field. Consequently they will be better placed to apply their knowledge to the workplace.

Course Syllabus

Please note that this syllabus can be changed at the University of Surrey's discretion.

Day 1

Review of Satellite Systems: State of the art today - Professor B G Evans
System Planning and Link Budgets Part I - Professor B G Evans
System Planning and Link Budgets Part II - Professor B G Evans
Service Provisioning and Quality for Digital Systems Part I - III Professor B G Evans

Introduction to Projects - Dr P Thompson
 

Day 2

Multiple Access - Dr Paul Thompson
Modulation and Modems in Sat Comms - Dr P Thompson
Basic Coding for Satellite Communications - Dr Benga Awoseyila
Earth Station Engineering - John Miller, Cable and Wireless

Spectrum and Regulation, Dr P Thompson
Examples/Design and Team Projects - Dr P Thompson/Prof BG Evans

Day 3

Payload Engineering - Dr Ranjit Manku, Astrium
Advanced Air Interfaces - Dr Benga Awoseyila
VSAT Networks - Dr Paul Thompson

DVB-RCS and NG - Dr Guray Acar
Design and Team Projects - Dr P Thompson/Prof BG Evans

Day 4

Satellite Mobile including Mobile Broadcasting - Dr Paul Thompson
Digital Video Broadcasting - Mr Mike Walsh, Arqiva
Introduction to Satellite Networking - Professor Zhili Sun

Non-Geo Satellite Systems - Dr Manu Richharia tbc
Team Projects - Dr P Thompson/Prof BG Evans


Course Dinner 7:30 Rum Wong Guildford 

Day 5

Military Satellite Systems - Dr Phil Wadey, Paradigm 
Project Presentations (1 hour)

Link Budget Software (30 mins) - Dr Paul Thompson
Future of Satellite Communications (45 mins) - Professor Barry Evans
Small Satellite Technology and SSTL (45 mins) - (Dr Tony Holt, UK Space tbc)
Visit to Surrey Space Centre tbc


END

 

Syllabus revised 9 December 2011 B Steel

For a timetable please email the CE Office

Prices

Price per person, including lunch, refreshments and printed course notes:

    £1600 - Early bird rate for registration received by 15 March 2013

    For IET Members (proof of membership needed)
    £1525 - Early bird rate for payment received by 15 March 2013

For Registrations received after 15 March 2013

    £1750

Important

Group discounts available for registrations of 3 or more delegates from one company – please telephone Barbara Steel, CE Manager, on 01483 686040 for further information. VAT is not charged as the University is an educational establishment.

Terms and Conditions

  • Delegates can make a provisional registration for a course by telephone or email. However bookings are only acknowledged formally once payment has been received.
  • In the event of cancellation and provided that written notice is received 10 working days prior to the event, a refund of 50% of the total fee will be made
  • If cancellation is made within 10 working days of the start of the course no refund can be made
  • If no notice of cancellation is received, no refund can be made.
  • Substitutions, from the same company, may be made following consultation with the Continuing Education Manager.
  • The University reserves the right to cancel any course on the grounds of insufficient numbers or for other reasons beyond our control. In this case the full fee will be refunded unless a mutually convenient transfer can be arranged.
  • Registrations cannot be accepted without a valid Purchase order, credit card payment or cheque.

Enquiries

  • Enquiries should be addressed to the Professional Development Office, FEPS, Tel: +44(0)1483 686040 or email b.steel@surrey.ac.uk
  • For a pdf of the brochure please click here.

 

Updated 3 May 2012 LS v 1.0 np