Satellite Communication
by
Oded Feder
CommTech Academy and Rohde & Schwarz Joint Venture
Oded Feder
Mr. Oded Feder has over 20 years of experience in the fields of satellite communications and digital broadcasting technologies.
For the last 8 years he is a private consultant for many Israeli leading companies as IAI, Ministry of Communications, The second television authority, Mekorot, Spacecom, ELTA, etc.
Oded is a well known lecturer in the field of Satellite Communications. He served as CEO and Board Member of A.T. Communication Channels (ATCC). The Company provided engineering planning and consulting services in a variety of matters in the field of Satellite Communications. During this period Oded was personally highly involved in the following:
- The shaping and design of the payload of the Israeli Satellite Amos1.
- Performing International frequency coordination, on behalf of MOC and the satellite owners, of the satellites Amos1 and Amos2
- Planning and design of the Transmission Plan of the satellite.
- Planning and design of an IDF Hub Earth Station “Seventh Heaven” project. Performing satellite coverage tests for Telenor Norway.
- Planning and performing In Orbit Tests (IOT) of Intelsat, LMI, and Amos 1 satellites for various service providers in Israel.
- Performing Earth Station approval tests for granting access to the Eutelsat, Intelsat and Amos space segments.
Oded holds MBA Degree in Business Administration from the Tel Aviv University and B.Sc. Degree in Electronics Engineering from the Technion, Israel Institute of Technology.
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Course Overview
The course duration is 32 academic hours and will be delivered over 8 meetings of 4 academic hours each
This is a comprehensive and intensive course. (see the course syllabus)
The course, is presented by leading technical experts from industry and academia with many years of experience. (see Lecturers)
About the course
Satellite communication is currently a major part of the international communications of all countries and is used mainly for the transmission of digital signals, telephony, video and mobile telephony signals worldwide.
The technologies of microwave, RF, servo, digital communication, error correction and control systems come together to sustain the field of satellite communications.
In this course there is a special emphasis on practical experience and practical solutions to current issues in digital communications via satellites.
The course provides general knowledge of the field and engineering tools for those involved in the subject.
The course covers:
Introduction to satellite communication systems, Satellite Routes, the satellite link, Link budget, Multiplexing and access modulation, Multiplexing and access modulation, Ground stations, Coordination and registration of satellites, Management and operation of satellite systems, Modern satellite communication standards, LEO communication satellites
Microwave and RF design using Simulation software. Session conducted in a fully equipped computer class and includes practical hands on practicing
Computers Class
A series of thorough and broad hands-on tests accomplished with advanced state-of-the-art laboratory equipment
Lab Class
Spacious classroom, Well equipped, Pleasant atmosphere. Coffee and refreshments , Easy access location, Free parking
Frontal Class
Lab tests:
- Power measurements by several detectors (incl. peak, ave. and RMS)
- Sensitivity measurements (for QAM and Pulse signals) with averaging (using varying BV and screens averaging)
- Phase noise measurement of a frequency source
- Measurement of NF (of an amplifier and SSBNF of a mixer)
- Peak-to-Average measurement (PAPR)
- Measurement of third-order intercept point (IP3) and SFDR
Spectrum Analyzer
Lab tests:
- Basic calibration
- Improved calibration (suitable for reject band of filters)
- Measurement of BPF (S-parameters, Phase and delay response)
- Measurement of an Amplifier (AM/AM, AM/PM, 1dB comp., Harmonics)
- Measurement of load mismatch, and perform Single-Stub matching
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Vector Network Analyzer-VNA
Lab tests:
- Perform a broadband calibration (de-embedding)
- EVM tests
- Measurement of I-Q imbalance and IR (image-rejection)
- BER measurement
- Measurement PAPR of a detailed-QAM-constellation
- Measurement of BW and ACPR
- Measurement of emission mask-compliance for a WCDMA signal without and with an amplifier
Vector Signal Analyzer-VSA