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Satellite communications systems with Very Small Aperture Terminals (VSATs) are becoming an important feature of many communication networks, and providing solutions to a range of requirements. The technology presents considerable opportunities for exploitation by a variety of user communities, be they commercial, industrial, educational, government or military, and offers rapid deployment and flexible multimedia services, including voice, data, video and Internet services.
This technically based Course provides a comprehensive treatment of VSAT systems, technology and services, coupled with exposition of the latest developments and service provision. Contributors are drawn internationally from universities, service providers, user communities, the satellite and communications industry, and consultancies.
The intensive short course comprises a structured series of lectures, short presentations and tutorials, covering the full range of VSAT topics and issues. It has run successfully for several years at York, with material and the contributors constantly updated to reflect latest developments. The course is technical, but focuses on practical applications and commercial opportunities. A broad approach is taken to the definition of a VSAT: SNG services, and experimental future programmes are also encompassed. Discussion is actively encouraged, and to enable participants to gain maximum benefit the student numbers are limited to 40. It is also hoped to include some demonstrations of practical VSAT systems
The course is intended for 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.
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. You will learn:-
The Course Leader is T C Tozer MA, CEng, FIEE, MIEEE
Tim Tozer is the Communications Research Group leader in the Electronics Department at the University of York, and has many years' experience with satellite communications. His current research interests include radio and satellite access techniques, VSAT applications, and communications systems design. Tim previously worked at the Defence Research Agency, specialising in military satellite systems design. He has also been Chair of the IEE Professional Group Committee on Satellite Systems and Applications (E9).
Lectures and Presentations are given by recognised experts in the field, from leading organisations and companies within Europe and the USA. This enables exposition of the latest thinking and practice in VSAT systems and services. Contributors provisionally include: The University of York; Hughes Telecom; Global One; The University of Aberdeen; NetSat Express (USA); Delta Communication; BT; ERA Technology; RMR Network Services (USA); MATRA Marconi Space; INTELSAT; GE Spacenet; DERA; Tamberg TV/NDS; The Global VSAT Forum.
Other companies and service providers will be also be contributing but some presentations are only finalised nearer the time, reflecting the dynamic nature of the VSATs business.
The structure of the course commences through the first day with a grounding in the essential principles of satellite systems, and proceeds in days 2 - 5 into specific VSAT issues and applications.
Lectures are of one hour duration, and they are complemented by a number of short presentations dealing with state-of-the art programmes and issues in VSATs, many of which will also provide detailed written material. Optional structured tutorials sessions on specific topics such as link budget planning are also provided. The programme continues into the evenings, and it is thus desirable that participants are residential on campus in order to gain maximum benefit and interaction.
The provisional lecture and presentation topics include:
The assessed version of this course is available as an Elective Module of the IGDS part-time modular MSc in Electromagnetic Compatibility and in RF Communications. Assessment is by post course assignment.
This course qualifies for 16 IEE/IMechE technical pdus (assessed 100 pdu).
Course Fee £1200 (This course can be invoiced either side of the financial year end, please advise).
Accommodation £175
Discounted rate - all inclusive fee for booking before 6 weeks prior to the course. £1175
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