Satellite Communications
Satellite Communications Training Workshop at AFRALTI on 8th to 12th June 2015
On behalf of the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), we would like to invite your organization to participate in a face-to-face training on “Satellite Communications” for English Speaking Countries in Africa, to be held in Nairobi, Kenya from 8th to 12th June 2015. The training will be hosted by the African Advanced Level Telecommunications Institute (AFRALTI).
The training is part of the capacity building partnership entered into between the ITU and the International Telecommunications Satellite Organization (ITSO) for delivery of Satellite Communications training. This training will be facilitated by two experts with extensive experience is satellite communications.
This training is addressed to Regulators and Operators in the telecommunication sector. It covers a wide range of issues related to Satellite Communications and Regulatory issues, including the role of regional and international satellite communications organizations. It will be delivered in English.
The following topics will be addressed:
– Basics of satellite communications
– Policy and regulatory guidelines for satellite services
– Network planning and link budget analysis
– VSAT installation and maintenance
– VSAT equipment and bandwidth procurement
If you wish to participate in this training, please complete the attached registration form and return it no later than 29th May 2015 by email to the contact persons indicated in the form.
Please note there is no attendance fee charged to participate in this training. However, participants are responsible for their travel, accommodation and related expenses in Nairobi, Kenya.
We recommend participants coming outside Kenya to book with us for their accommodation, we offer affordable accommodation – more details please visit – AFRALTI Guest House.
Program – Satellite Communications
Related information
ITU Academy – Satellite Communications
Course materials
Day1 – Introduction to Satellite Communications
Day 2 – Policy and Regulatory Guidelines for Satellite Services
Day 2 Notification and Recording Assignment
Day 2 Submission of Comments using SpaceCom
Day 3 – Network Planning and Link Budget Analysis
Day 4 – VSAT installation and Maintenance
Day 4 Earth Station Coordination and Tools
Day 5 – VSAT Equipment and bandwidth procurement
Day 5 Capture Validation Submission Earth Station
Selected Group Pictures