Course Description

This course provides a broad overview of how satellites are used for the provision of communications and is intended for both engineers and managers with a wide range of experience levels.

Students will learn the terminology and technology of satellite communications, including:

1. communication satellite system architectures,
2. satellite constellations,
3. communication satellite payloads and other subsystems,
4. regulatory environment/governmental license process and allocation of frequency bands around the world,
5. satellite links and access methods and
6. interference mitigation techniques.

The technical discussion will include application of these technologies to specific products and services. The course includes a review of all the major satellite communications projects under development by Boeing Space & Communications. Participants will also have the opportunity to tour Boeing’s commercial aircraft assembly line and enjoy other attributes and amenities of the Seattle area.

Upon successful completion of this course, students should be able to understand the differences between communications satellite system architectures, satellite constellations, satellite bus and payload designs, multiple access and modulation techniques and how these technologies can be applied. Students will have a basic understanding of the international regulatory process and major satellite communications projects under development by Boeing Space & Communications.

Oct 23-27

Kent, Washington (Seattle vicinity)

K3-303, K2-307, K3-311, K3 317, K2-321, K2-324