COURSE # TOO-315
MODERN TELECOMMUNICATIONS AND PCS: THE SATELLITE LINK SEGMENT
Most informative description of the satellite communication segment and its role in modern telecommunications networks.
Over the years, the world has witnessed enormous, yet not fully coordinated evolution of telecommunications services such as telephony, cellular, cable, microwave terrestrial and satellite. Modern telecommunications networks are based on utmost coordination and utilization of individual services (segments) and their integration into a seamless global network. Successful design, planning, coordination, management, and financing of global communications networks will require at least a broad understanding of its segments, their costs, and the advantages and limitations of each. This course focuses on the satellite link segment, its capabilities and limitations, and the interfaces with other segments within the network. Following brief introduction, the satellite segment is fully described including the applicable principle of orbital mechanics and the on-board and ground-station active and passive communications gear.
Applications and benefits:
You will benefit by enhancing your understanding of the :
- Concept of "seamless" communications.
- Different technologies within the network.
- Techniques and protocols.
- Satellite communications and interfaces.
Who should attend:
This course focuses on the satellite aspect of "seamless" communications and PCS. It presents the satellite communications technologies, techniques and protocols necessary for a broad understanding of the modern telecommunications, rendering it an invaluable resource for telecommunications managers, analysts, engineers, designers, regulators and the financial community, who deal directly or indirectly with the satellite supported communications. There is no prerequisite for this course; however, a general knowledge of telecommunications would be desirable.
Course Outline:
- Introduction
- Modern communications requirements
PCS/PCN and the new trend towards "Seamless Communications"
- The satellite role in modern communications networks
- Satellite Classifications
- Orbital mechanics principles
- GEOs, LEOs
- Solution of the Space Segment
- Passive and active satellites
- C and K. band satellites
- K. band satellites and space platforms
- Evolution of the Ground Segment
- Very large aperture terminals
- Large and medium size antennas
- Small antennas: International Telecommunications Satellite (INTELSAT)
- Business Service (IBS) or equivalent VSATs
- Extra small aperture terminals
- Nonparabolic satellite antennas
- Voice, Data, and Video Applications
- International and regional services
- Domestic and corporate services
- Direct broadcasting to the end user
- Basic Concepts
- Definitions
- Power, power ratios, and the decibel
- Frequency, bandwidth, and wavelength
- Analog and digital conversion
- Network topologies: mesh, star, tree, ring
- Characteristics of Satellite Networks
- Broadcast capabilities
- Mobile communication services
- Rapid implementation
- Penetration power
- Flexibility
- Cost versus distance
- Workshop
- VSAT Technology
- Current and Next Generation
- Elements of VSAT Networks
- The remote terminal
- The hub station
- Regulatory Issues
- The impact of deregulation on VSATs
- Frequency coordination
- Overview of a VSAT Network
- Multiplexing techniques
- Coding and modulation techniques
- Digital modulation methods
- Bandwidth requirements
- Multiple access techniques
- Applications of VSATs
- Data services
- Voice and video services
- Other potential applications
- VSAT Network Configurations
- Data networks
- Voice and video networks
- Protocols and Interfaces
- VSAT multiport and multiprotocol environments
- Compatibility with user equipment and languages
- Assuring systems compatability requirements
- Application driven versus technology driven methodologies
- Conforming the design to the needs of the user
- Economics of VSAT Networks
- Costs of satellite communications
- Costs of VSAT network components
- Advanced concepts
- Beyond VSAT
About the Instructor
Ernest Simo, Ph.D., is a senior consultant for Space 2000 and Comsearch, where he plans, designs, develops and integrates telecommunications systems. Before joining Comsearch, he was a senior member of the technical staff at Hughes Network Systems where he specialized in satellite system design and specification, and worked on satellite system definition, optimizations, and performance evaluation. Dr. Simo was previously employed by Plessey Telecommunications in Beeston, England, where he was principal engineer and a leader for several satellite communications projects for British Telecommunication International. From 1980 to 1983, he assisted the British Ministry of Defense in modeling special communications systems at VHF and UHF banks. Dr. Simo frequently lectures in the U.S. and Europe. He authored a series of books, audio tapes, and videotapes on satellite communication, Very Small Aperture Terminal (VSAT), and personal communication services (PCS) technologies.
Dr. Simo received his Ph.D. in electrical engineering and electronics from the University of Birmingham, England.
Details:
Course: TOO-315 Duration: 2 Days FEE: $995 CEUs: 1.44
Please direct any additional inquiries regarding this course to Anita Hellstrom, Program Coordinator, by e-mail, FAX: (301) 871-4942 or TELEPHONE: (301) 871-9608.
Call toll free 1-800-683-7267 from anywhere in the Continental U.S. or CANADA.
Last modified December 12, 1997.
