Satcom@Sea: Marine VSAT and TVRO Training Course (Seacertify)

This class is intended for crew who want to become competent VSAT and Satellite TV operators. However, this class is also suitable for staff of shipyards, or shore-based companies. Anyone who is looking to get a foundation knowledge of the systems we cover. This a beginner level training course, for those with little or no previous experience with satellite communications. We begin with the essential satellite communication theory, before moving onto operating and troubleshooting common VSAT and TVRO equipment from SeaTel and Intellian. Uniquely, the class also includes 1 day dedicated to the crucial skill of satellite television at sea. This includes extensive real world exercises. As this is a very hands on course, this class is offered classroom only. Where possible, students may be able to join for just the Sat TV session on Day 3. As many crew will already be competent VSAT operators, but require a short course in satellite TV.

Course Structure

Satellite communications: a brief history Basic satellite communications theory The 3-axis marine stabilised antenna system overview of common marine VSAT antenna hardware Targeting and tracking satellites Common Antenna Control Unit Operation Common Modem operation: iDirect Operation via common software and browser interface Analysing signals with a spectrum analyser Common maintenance and admin tasks Common VSAT troubleshooting exercises LBand communications solutions Satellite television theory Common resources for finding satellite TV information Common TV signal distribution methods Cabling and tools Configuring common Satellite TV receivers Analysing TV signals with a spectrum analyser Satellite TV common tasks Satellite TV troubleshooting exercises