Video Course 1:
Basics of Satellite Communications
This is an introductory course in satellite communications for the non-engineer. It covers the basic systems technology for all types of satellite systems for telecommunications including Fixed Satellite Systems (FSS), Mobile Satellite Systems, and Broadcast Satellite Systems (BSS) as well as provides a quick introduction to all ITU defined communications and scientific services. This course gives an overview of spacecraft structures, power systems, advances in solar cells, thermal management, radiation and high energy bombardment, stabilization and deployment techniques, TTC&M, and orbital orientation. It also provides the basic concepts and a working understanding with regard to modulation, multiplexing, and coding systems for modern communications satellite transmission systems and ground systems.
Services, History and Orbits
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audio (51 MB)
Frequency Allocations, Spectrum and Key Terms
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640x480 video (303 MB) |
audio (35 MB)
Components of Communication Satellites
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audio (36 MB)
Modulation, Multiplexing and Link Budgets
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640x480 video (324 MB) |
audio (38 MB)
Ground Segment and Practical Aspects of Satcom
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audio (30 MB)
Space Systems Tutorial
Fall 2006
Video Course 1: Basics of Satellite Communications by Dr. Joseph N. Pelton, includes:
Lecture 1:
Services, History and OrbitsLecture 2:
Frequency Allocations, Spectrum and Key TermsLecture 3:
Components of Communication SatellitesLecture 4:
Modulation, Multiplexing and Link BudgetsLecture 5:
Ground Segment and Practical Aspects of Satcom
Video Course 2: Fixed Satellite Systems by Dr. Joseph N. Pelton, includes:
Lecture 1:
Objectives, Key Definitions and Systems GrowthLecture 2:
Evolution of FSS Networks - Technology Trends, Ground Antennas and TTC&MLecture 3:
Regulatory Shifts, Trade Constraints, Frequency Allocations and New Business Trends
Video Course 3: Satellite Communication Services by Dr. Don Flournoy, includes:
Lecture 1:
DBS and DABLecture 2:
MSS-LEO and MSS-GEOLecture 3:
FSS-VSAT and IP-Sat
Video Course 4: Space Remote Sensing Systems by Dr. Scott Madry, includes:
Lecture 1:
Introduction to Space Remote SensingLecture 2:
Current and Future Remote Sensing SystemsLecture 3:
High Resolution and Advanced SystemsLecture 4:
Active Radar Remote Sensing Systems
Video Course 5: Foundations in Space Marketing by Dr. Daniel D. Butler, includes:
Lecture 1:
Marketing ConceptLecture 2:
Market SegmentationLecture 3:
Packaging and PromotionLecture 4:
Consumer Behavior
