Satellite Communications (SATCOM)

This Satellite Communications (SATCOM) course addresses key elements of SATCOM and will provide delegates with an introduction to Satellite Communications.

What you will learn:

Basics in Electromagnetic wave propagation and antennas

• Perform basic mathematics calculations relating to communications
• Explain the principles and properties of electricity Propagation & Modulation
• Explain the fundamental principles of communications
• Explain the principles of electromagnetic radiation
• Explain various radio wave propagation
• Explain the principles of electromagnetic radiation

Introduction to Signal Intelligence (SIGINT)

• Introduction to Communications Intelligence (COMINT)
• Introduction to Electronic Intelligence (ELINT)
• Introduction to Foreign Instrumentation Signals Intelligence (FISINT)
• SIGINT within Intelligence Collection
• Differences between SIGINT and Electronic Warfare (EW)

Satellite Communications

• Satellite Communications History
• Orbits
• Space segment
• Propagation & Modulation
• Effects of the Atmosphere
• Antennae
• Telemetry and Tracking
• Satellite Communications Systems
  • INTELSAT VSAT IRIDIUM
  • GPS INMARSAT

Who Should Attend?

Military and government civilian EW practitioners engaged in the exploitation of GSM and Satellite communications.

Course duration

1 week