African eDevelopment Resource Center (AeRC) would like to invite delegates to a 3 day Intensive VSAT Training course to be held on the 3-5 December 2008 in Nairobi, Kenya.
AeRC is a not-for-profit organization championing ICT for capacity development initiatives in the region through knowledge sharing and skills development programmes.
The Course will offer both theoretical and practical skills transfer as applicable to DVB/TDMA VSAT field engineers, support engineers and operational managers.
This course is designed for people who:
1. Need to gain knowledge of the satellite industry. These are decision makers and buyers.
2. Want to know more about satellites. Any one that want to understand the basics of satellite communication.
3. Want to install VSAT systems. Engineers and installers needing practical experience on installing and commissioning VSAT equipment.
The course will cover the following areas:
1. Why we use Satellites. Reasons why satellite is used opposed to fiber, cable or microwave.
2. How does Satellites work? Detailed explanation of a satellite from design to operational.
3. VSAT Network Design. Components that make up a VSAT network.
4. Link Budget. Explanation of why we need link budgets and how to understand a link budget
5. VSAT Services. Discuss the different types of services and the benefits of the types of services.
6. Practical Theory. Understand the process from applying to commissioning of a VSAT site
7. Demonstration of a dish built and alignment
8. Practical by Students
Kindest Regards,
Joseph Mwangi
African eDevelopment Resource Centre
eDevelopment House, Old Muthaiga
604 Limuru Road
PO Box 49475 00100
Nairobi, Kenya
Cel +254 722 800810
Land +254 20 3741646/7
Email: joseph@africanedevelopment.org
www.africanedevelopment.org
