Satcoms

35th Satellite Communications Systems Course

27 September - 1 October 2021

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The satellite communications systems course will be virtual allowing you to attend the course from the comfort of your own home/office. Delegates will have the option to attend the full course or choose one or more days.

About the course

Now in its 35th year, IET’s SATCOMS course programme presents a comprehensive overview of satellite communication technology and applications, so delegates can learn practical skills required for design engineers.

The satellite industry is constantly affected by changes in technology, regulations and investments. In recent years, there has been a major shift from the massive and costly hundred million-dollar traditional satellites to the more cost effective Smallsats.

This is allowing the satellite industry to grow as never before, becoming a key technology to a future where continuous, reliable connectivity around the globe is essential.   It is estimated that in the next 10 years there will be an increase in number of satellites in orbit from a few thousand to around 60,000.

“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.

  • Monday 27 - Module 1:  satcom essentials ideal for business managers, sales, PR and marketing personnel who require a better understanding of satellite communications technology.
  • Tuesday 28 - Module 2: link engineering includes link budget primer; modulation and coding; power link budgets and QoS design using link budgets.
  • Wednesday 29 – Module 3: antennas and spacecraft engineering includes antennas; satcom on the move; spacecraft engineering and operations; payload engineering.
  • Thursday 30 – Module 4: networks and system design includes earth station RF engineering; TCP/IP and satellite; propagation; satellite access techniques
  • Friday 1 October – 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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Pricing

Virtual Early Bird
Register by 31st August 2021.

Member - £1360
Non-member - £1480
Student - £800
Military/Government - £900

Early Bird virtual one day module rate

Member - £360
Non-member - £405
Student - £225
Military/Government - £315

Virtual Standard
From the 1st September 2021.

Member - £1530
Non-member - £1665
Military / Government - £1000
Student - £900

Virtual Standard one day module rate
From the 1st September 2021.

Member - £380
Non-member - £428
Military / Government - £335
Student - £238

Speakers

  • David Bookham, Consultant Engineer
  • Dave Davis, Technical Director, VT 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
  • Tim Tozer, Professor of Communications, University of York
  • Tim Waterfield, Senior Specialist – Antennas, Airbus DS
  • Max Petrozzi-Ilstad, Systems Engineering Department Manager, Thales Alenia Space

Now in its 35th year, the IET’s SATCOMS course programme has the best academics and specialist speakers from industry who will present a comprehensive overview of satellite communication technology and applications, so delegates can learn all the necessary practical skills required for design engineers.

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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