Fundamentals of VSAT Systems & Protocols

Introduction

This course covers the Very Small Aperture Terminal (VSAT) systems. VSAT is growing worldwide as a way of establishing private satellite communications networks for large organizations with several widely dispersed locations or providing higher bandwidth for the individual. This course provides the attendees with an in-depth background of VSAT techniques as well as a state-of-the-art update on key emerging technologies and future systems.

Course Objectives

• Defining Very Small Aperture Terminals (VSAT).
• Understanding VSAT services and features.
• Understanding VSAT architecture, system design, and coding schemes.
• Stepping through VSAT propagation aspects and antennas.
• Understanding the VSAT subsystem & Launching.
• Understanding VSAT link design and analysis.
• Explaining TCP/IP, VoIP, and Video applied to VSAT.
• Understanding VSAT-based IP communications technologies.

Course Outlines

Day 1

Introduction to VSAT systems and their types 

• Satellite Communications Overview.
• Common Types of Satellites.
• What is a VSAT System?
• How does a VSAT Work?

Day 2

VSAT services and features

• VSAT Networks.
• VSAT Equipment.
• VSAT Access Methods. 
• VSAT Modulation. 

Day 3

VSAT propagation aspects 

• RF and Microwave applied to VSAT.
• Propagation Effects.
• Earth Stations.
• VSAT Terminals.

Day 4

VSAT Antennas & Polarization

• VSAT Antennas.
• VSAT Dish Pointing Concepts.
• VSAT Footprints.
• Polarization.

Day 5

VSAT subsystem & Launching

• Fundamentals of VSAT Installation and operation.
• The key installation steps.
• Troubleshooting and maintenance.
• Preventive Maintenance.