Satellite Communications
Learn how satellite links deliver connectivity where cables cannot.
About this course
Learn how satellite links deliver connectivity where cables cannot. You will cover orbits from GEO to LEO, frequency bands, earth stations and VSAT terminals, satellite link budgets, and the services satellites provide today, from broadcasting to broadband and backhaul.
What you'll learn
- Compare GEO, MEO and LEO systems.
- Explain frequency bands and their trade-offs.
- Describe earth stations and VSAT networks.
- Calculate a satellite link budget.
- Match satellite services to use cases.
Curriculum
- Orbits and coverage
- Frequency bands
- Satellites and transponders
- Earth stations and VSAT
- Link budgets
- Rain fade and margins
- Broadcasting
- Broadband and backhaul
- LEO constellations
- Antenna pointing
- Monitoring and troubleshooting
Who it's for
Telecom engineers, technicians and planners working with satellite links or remote connectivity.
Before you start
No formal prerequisites. Bring curiosity and a willingness to practise.
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