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Analyse satellite communications systems

Analyse satellite communications systems

Unit of competency
National Code
ICTRFN806
State Code
ODK04
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
19/01/2021
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
29/03/2021
Field of Education
031307 - Communications Technologies
Original Release Date
29/03/2021
Nominal Hours
55
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required for a new installation project, an upgrade of capacity or technology in an existing network or as a result of convergence to next generation networks (NGN).It applies to individuals working as supervisors and engineers, who plan, design and implement satellite communications systems.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Research satellite communication systems
  • 1.1 Research satellite applications with various orbit types and assess their spatial positioning for specific purposes
  • 1.2 Analyse and report on architecture, major subsystems and critical components in communication systems of recently launched commercial satellites
  • 1.3 Research and report on multiple access techniques and their typical applications
2. Analyse uplink and downlink variables
  • 2.1 Determine uplink and downlink criteria that impact on carrier-to-noise ratio
  • 2.2 Determine up/down link criteria that impact on baseband signal-to-noise ratio
  • 2.3 Determine critical parameters of satellite system
  • 2.4 Research common types of baseband signal processing, and their spectral and noise improvement parameters and determine criteria for link budget evaluations
3. Conduct link budget analysis
  • 3.1 Produce satellite link budget and calculate link margin for satellite system with specified modulation types
  • 3.2 Analyse relationship between bit-error-ratio (BER) for given energy per bit-per-noise power density (Eb/No) and forward error correction (FEC) parameter for determining operational performance of link
4. Analyse properties of geostationary satellites
  • 4.1 Calculate look angles for geostationary satellite from any receiving location
  • 4.2 Research and report on frequency re-use in conjunction with polarisation selection and use of spot beams
  • 4.3 Analyse and specify major features of very small aperture terminal (VSAT) systems, and calculate link reliability in high rainfall regions
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State Code National Code Title Type
AWD82 ICTRFN803 Analyse a satellite communications system Unit of competency