Satellite Regulations: Spectrum Management and Frequency Coordination

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The course is designed for individuals with a working knowledge of wireless systems and who desire to excel in the areas of satellite regulations and frequency coordination, ITU regulations, satellite and 5G use cases, and technical and regulatory challenges.

The course will start with a quick overview of Satellite Communications, Frequency Bands, LEO, MEO and GEO satellites, followed by typical examples of satellite use cases for 5G and technical and regulatory challenges that need to be resolved before satellites can be used for 5G. Participants will also be introduced to ITU regulations and advanced topics such as interference, frequency allocation, and Service Integration and Management (SIAM). with a quick overview of Satellite Communications, Frequency Bands, LEO, MEO and GEO satellites, followed by typical examples of satellite use cases for 5G and technical and regulatory challenges that need to be resolved before satellites can be used for 5G. Participants will also be introduced to ITU regulations and advanced topics such as interference, frequency allocation, and Service Integration and Management (SIAM).

  • 3G/4G/5G Mobile Network Operators
  • Mobile and Satellite Regulators
  • Ministries and Government Agencies dealing with Frequency Allocation and Coordination
  • Telecommunications Companies (PTTs, Carriers)
  • Satellite Operators
Instructor-led Training
 
  • Classroom: 3 days
  • LIVE Virtual*: 20 hours
 
*Note:
 
  • A minimum of 6 or more participants are required to commence a company-based LIVE Virtual course
  • LIVE Virtual courses can be conducted for 5 hours or 7 hours daily. Please note that the number of training days will be extended if you opt for 5 hours daily.

There are no upcoming course dates currently scheduled for this course. If you are keen on attending this course, please register your interest and indicate your preferred training dates via our course enquiry form for us to open a Classroom/LIVE Virtual class schedule for this course.

This course aims to equip participants with the advanced knowledge and skills required for satellite regulations, frequency planning, spectrum management, coordination services, etc. At the end of the course, participants will be able to:

  • Demonstrate a thorough understanding of the fundamentals of SATCOM, including spectrum management, frequency spectrum, and satellite bands
  • Analyze and evaluate satellite use cases for 3G/4G/5G
  • Understand ITU regulations
  • Explain the frequency allocation process for satellite communications, including the coordination and registration of satellite networks
  • Integrate satellite services with other communication services and networks
  • Recognize technical and regulatory challenges in satellite communications, including free space loss and atmospheric impairments
  1. Recap of SATCOM Fundamentals
  • Characteristics of LEO, MEO, GEO Satellites and their Pros and Cons
  • Satellite Frequency Bands and their Pros and Cons
  • Multiplex Schemes: FDMA, TDMA, CDMA, SCPC, MCPC, etc
  • Linear and Circular Polarization
  • Satellite Beams: Global, Regional, Spot Beams, Steerable Beams
  • EIRP and G/T
  • Link Planning: Transmit Power, Antenna Gains, Free Space Loss, Receive Power, etc.
  • Transponder: Carriers, Channel Assignments, Bent Pipe, Regenerative Type
  1. Satellite Regulations: Case Study
  • Why Regulate?
  • Artificial Satellite Collisions
  • Role of ITU, OFCOM and UK Space Agency
  • ITU Structure
  • Role of ITU-R
  • Radio Regulations
  • UN Outer Space Treaties
  • ITU Constitution
  • ITU-R Processes
  • Satellite Interference
  • ITU Regions
  • Master International Frequency Register (MIFR)
  • US Frequency Spectrum
  • UK Frequency Allocation Table (FAT)
  • Radio Regulation Mechanisms – Control of Interference
  • Small and Nano-Satellites
  • World Radiocommunication Conferences (WRC)
  • Satellite Filings
  • Licensing of a Satellite Earth Station
  1. Satellite Solutions for 4G/5G
  • Satellite Benefits for 5G
  • Bandwidth and Latency Requirements of 5G Use Cases
  • 5G Use Cases: eMBB, uRLLC, mMTC
  • Technical and Standardization Issues
  1. ITU Regulations and Spectrum Management
  • International Spectrum Management
  • ITU’s Contribution: Coordination and Harmonization
  • International Allocation of Radio Frequencies
  • Managing Cooperative Access
  • Jurisdiction, Frequency Assignments, and Milestones
  • Coordinating the Space Ecosystem
  • Economic Aspects of Spectrum Management
  • Methods for Determining National Long-term Strategies for Spectrum Utilization
  1. Frequency Allocation and Coordination
  • Radio-frequency Spectrum Warehousing
  • Frequency Allocation Structure and Principles
  • Regulations Applying to the Use of Frequencies and Orbits by Satellite Networks
  • Procedures Applying to Non-planned services
  • Notification and Recording
  • Master International Frequency Register
  • Notification Procedures
  1. Service Integration and Management (SIAM)
  • Outsourcing and Managed Services
  • Multi-sourcing Services Integration (MSI)
  • Internal Service Integrator
  • External Service Integrator
  • Hybrid Service Integrator
  • Lead Supplier as Service Integrator
  • The SIAM Ecosystem
  • SIAM Practices: Addressing People, Process, Measurement and Technology
  • SIAM Structural Elements: Boards, Process Forums and Working Groups

Note: A Certificate of Completion will only be issued upon achieving at least 75% attendance for the course.

Participants must have completed the ‘An Overview of Satellite Communications’ course before taking this course. This course assumes and builds on participants’ foundational understanding of SATCOM.

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