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Satcoms - 37th Satellite Communications Systems training course

Interactive online course with guidance throughout sessions and projects

20 - 28 September 2023

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Now in its 36th year, our SATCOMS course programme presents a comprehensive overview of satellite communication technology and applications.

Delegates can learn practical skills required for design engineers.

About the course

"The IET Satcoms course was really great as content and knowledge transferred, but it was also the result of fantastic organisational work!”

“Great idea having these projects! Allows you to put it all together on a practical project and on a team basis.

“Fantastic course - so much hard work but rewarding. Thanks to all, particularly the course organiser who did a good job. Thank you.

“As an electronic engineer returning to a technical leadership role, the IET satellite communications course provided me with an excellent introduction to SATCOM technologies, and terminology. I would thoroughly recommend the course for any engineers or managers entering this complex and challenging domain.”
Dave Dean, Senior Principal Engineer, Dstl

Five modules over five days of intense learning

The course is presented in five modules over five days.  Participants can register for one or more days.  

Attendance to the full course will give you a comprehensive overview of satellite communications technology and applications including emerging technologies.

  • Module 1:  satcom essentials ideal for business managers, sales, PR and marketing personnel who require a better understanding of satellite communications technology.
  • Module 2: link engineering includes link budget primer; modulation and coding; power link budgets and QoS design using link budgets.
  • Module 3: antennas and spacecraft engineering includes antennas; satcom on the move; spacecraft engineering and operations; payload engineering.
  • Module 4: networks and system design includes earth station RF engineering; TCP/IP and satellite; propagation; satellite access techniques
  • Module 5: non-geostationary satellite systems and workshop exercises including earth station design and payload design.

Modules two to five are ideal for engineers and technicians – industry, government, military, graduates and students.
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Who should attend?

  • Engineers and technicians looking to develop their knowledge and to gain expertise in the modern satellite communications technology
  • Government and military technologists requiring a wider overview of the satcom industry
  • Students and graduates with engineering and science backgrounds planning their career in satellite communications
  • Corporate, PR, marketing and sales staff requiring a better understanding of satellite communications technology
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Speakers

  • David Bookham, Consultant Engineer
  • Dave Davis, Technical Director - Global Accounts, ST Engineering iDirect
  • Barry Evans, Professor of Communications, University of Surrey
  • Gorry Fairhurst, Professor in Electrical and Electronic Engineering, University of Aberdeen
  • Paul Febvre, CTO, Satellite Applications Catapult
  • David Jowsey, Satellite Products, BT Media & Broadcast
  • Max Petrozzi Ilstad, ESA
  • Tim Tozer, Professor of Communications, University of York
  • Tim Waterfield, Senior Specialist – Antennas, Airbus DS
  • Paul Wells, Managing Consultant Space and Satcoms Specialist, PAConsulting

Raise your brand’s profile at Satcoms

Raise your brand’s profile, whether it’s lead generation, brand awareness, thought leadership, a new product launch or geographical expansion you have in mind, our team will work with you to build a bespoke sponsorship and exhibition package that best helps you achieve your aims.

Sponsor or exhibit

Gain CPD hours

Attending this event counts towards hours of CPD which can be easily recorded using our Career Manager.

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Environmental statement

We are committed to having an environmentally responsible event portfolio and we are working hard to plan and implement events which reflect sustainable event best practices.