COURSE CONTENT

This course presents the techniques that are used and points out the performances that can be expected from geostationary satellite systems. Emphasis is placed on the trade-offs that can be exercised within the constraints of technology, regulations and competition. The course is as practical as possible, underlying those techniques that are, or soon will be in use, with emphasis on performance and economic trade-offs. The course is designed to provide the attendees with an appropriate background on satellite link design and communications techniques, including those used for broadcasting and multimedia communications (DVB-S, DVB-S2). Multiple access techniques, FDMA, TDMA, and Spread Spectrum CDMA, are presented. Specific techniques in connection with the operation of multibeam satellites are dealt with.

Advanced technologies such as on-board regeneration are also discussed. A detailed overview on satellite communication payload, repeater and antennas, and earth station technology is given. Satellite communications engineering requires a combination of know-how in many various fields such as radio wave propagation, antennas, and signal processing. Several practical exercises are to be solved during the course to allow the attendees to practice the acquired knowledge. It includes a project on the design of a European multibeam satellite communications system. The design considers economic trade-off and aims at a cost efficient design of the earth segment.

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