ITSO, ITU & AFRALTI Satellite Communications Training Workshop, 8th-12th August 2016, Nairobi, Kenya
Satellite Communications Training Workshop at AFRALTI on 8th to 12th August 2016
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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 August 2016. 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,Broadcasters 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 30th July 2016 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.
Updated Information Note for participants
Invitation Letter for participants
Course materials
Day 1
Basics of Satellite Communications
Day 1-3 Space FSS ans BSS Plans
Day 2
Policy and Regulatory Guidelines for Satellite Service
Network Planning and Link Budget Analysis Part 1
Day 2-1 BR Software and Database
Day 2-3 Coordination_Earth_Stations
Day 3
Link Budget Analysis-Additional content
Network Planning and Introduction to Link Budget Analysis- part 1 and 2
Day 3-1 Capture Validation Submission Earth Station
Day 3-1 Exercise to Capture Earth Station
Day 4
VSAT Installation and Maintenance
Day 4-2 Submission of Comments using SpaceCom
Day 4-3 Submission of comments using SpaceCom for API-B
Day 5
VSAT and Bandwidth Procurement
Day 5-1 Preparations for WRC-19
Related information
Spectrum Management Training Programme (SMTP)
