Learning about satellite communications can be a daunting prospect, but fear not, these tutorials assume little or no knowledge of satcoms (satellite communications) and will take you step by step through the basics. See also the Satcom School Website for extra tutorials.

This section has been developed over time to become a comprehensive satellite communications resource for those wishing to learn about satellite communications. Professional Courses may be expensive and often require a good knowledge of the subject before hand. We aim to provide the absolute basics and build up to a working knowledge.

So lets get on with it and begin with the basics:

• Part One:
• Antenna Theory
• Satellite Communications Principles
• Satcom Terminology
  
  

• Part Two:
• Modems
• Anatomy of a Satcom Terminal
• Anatomy of a Satellite
  
  

• Part Three:
• Digital Video Broadcasts
• Satcom Systems
• Modulation Techniques
• Link Budgets Explained
• Satellite Broadcasting Simulator
  
  

• Part Four:
• Spectrum Analysis Principles
  • Spectrum Analysis (Cont)
• Using Spectrum Analysers
  • C/No Measurements
• Power Meters
  • EIRP Measurements
• Radiation Hazards
  • Field Measurements
  • Precautions
    
    

• Part Five:
• Data Test Sets
  • Eb/No and Bit Error Rates
  • Data Communications Standards
• Bearers and Pipes
  

Following on from our tutorials, we recommend attending a short course at either Surrey or York Universities in England.

For more information contact:

Surrey University

Barbara Steel, Continuing Education Manager, Tel: +44(0) 1483 686040 Fax: +44(0)1483 686041, Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences, Room 24 BB 02, University of Surrey, Guildford, Surrey, GU2 7XH

Courses Website: Short Courses Index, Satellite Communications Short Course

York University

Judy Parker, CPD Secretary, Department of Electronics, Continuing Professional Development Unit, The Innovation Centre, University of York on Tel: +44 (0)1904 561535, Fax: +44 (0)1904 561536.

Courses Website: York VSATs Website, Satellite Communications Short Course

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