Link 16 and MIDS Training Bootcamp is
a 5-day special program provides an overview of the concepts of Tactical
Data Links and Link 16 and MIDS-LVT terminals\, their functions and oper
ations\, and maintenance as a Link 16 Tactical Data Link Terminal.
\n
TONEX offers a variety of TDL\, Link 16 and MIDS training courses to mee
t your applications of Link 16/MIDS\, and TDL needs. Link 16 and MIDS trai
ning courses are fully customized to meet your specific technology\, opera
tion\, mission or strategy MIDS Specifications and Documentation
\n
L
ink 16 and MIDS Training Bootcamp introduces the attendees to the various
Link 16 will learn Link 16 and MIDS-LVT terminals functions\, processes\,
capabilities\, planning\, operations and management. Link 16 and MIDS Trai
ning Bootcamp is a vendor-neutral course but still covers many aspects of
the commercial terminals offered by different vendors.
\n
Vendor-neut
ral Link 16 and MIDS training\, of course\, can help your organization emb
race the best practices in Link 16 and Link 16 MIDS terminals in a way tha
t vendor-specific training probably can’t. Link 16 and MIDS Terminal vendo
r-neutral training can also help you build the expertise your organization
needs to evaluate Link 16 MIDS terminals and solution providers and ultim
ately avoid vendor lock-in.
\n
Course Objectives
\n
Upon compl
etion of this course\, the attendees are be able to:
\n
\n
Descri
be principles behind Tactical Data Links (TDL) and Link 16
\n
Descr
ibe what Link 16 is and how operates as a TDL
\n
Describe the diffe
rence between Link 16 with other TDLs and related technologies and protoco
ls such as Link 11\, Link 22\, SADIL\, JREAP and VMF
\n
List Link 1
6 protocol\, architecture and functional characteristics
\n
Describ
e Link 16 functions and applications
\n
Describe basics of the Lin
k 16 protocol\, Link 16 network and Link 16 terminal
\n
Define Link
16 terminal requirements architecture and design
\n
Explain Link 1
6 network design and implementation using MIDS
\n
List MIDS feature
s and benefits
\n
Describe principles behind MIDS and MIDS-LVT term
inals
\n
Describe Link 16 MIDS terminals software hardware
\nDescribe operation of different types of MIDS-LVT terminals\n
De
scribe concepts behind MIDS-LVT (1) and MIDS-LVT (2) terminals
\n
D
escribe operational procedures behind Link 16 MIDS terminals
\n
\n
Course Topics
\n
Introduction to Tactical Data Links
\n
\n
Introduction to Network Centric Warfare
\n
Ove
rview of Tactical Data Link (TDLs) Solutions
\n
Introduction to Lin
k 16
\n
Introduction to Multifunctional Information Distribution S
ystem (MIDS)
\n
Overview of MIDS/Low Volume Terminals (LVT)
\n<
/ul>\n
Overview of Link 16
\n
\n
Link 16 as a
TDL
\n
Link 16 Networking
\n
Link 16 Benefits and Features<
/li>\n
Link 16 Operation
\n
Overview of Link 16 Architecture\n
Link 16 Terminals\, Interfaces and Functions
\n
Link 16 Net
work Management
\n
Link 16 Terminals and Software
\n
Link 16
Terminals: JTIDS\, MIDS and JTRS
\n
Operation of the MIDS\, MIDS J
TRS
\n
Link 16 Terminal Communications Interfaces
\n
Link 16
Terminal connecting to X.25\, 1553\, and Ethernet interfaces
\n
L
ink 16 Troubleshooting and Monitoring
\n
Link 16 Mission Planning
li>\n
Link 16 OPTASK Link
\n
Link 16 Network Planning
\n
Link 16/MIDS Operations
\n
Link 16 Network Management
\n
Lin
k 16 Network Design
\n
Link 16 System Integration
\n
\n
<
strong>Link 16 Communication Protocol and Messages
\n
\n
Features and Functions of the Link 16 Network
\n
Link 16 System Ch
aracteristics
\n
Link 16 Terminal Waveform and Waveform Generation<
/li>\n
Link 16 Spectrum
\n
Link 16 Frequencies
\n
Time Di
vision Multiple Access
\n
Link 16 TDMA Features
\n
Link-16 T
ime Slots and Time Slot Assignments
\n
Link 16 and Pulses
\n
Link 16 Networks / Nets
\n
Link 16 Network Access Modes
\n
Link 16 Message Packing
\n
Link 16 Terminal Synchronization
\n<
li>Link 16 Network Time\n
Link 16 Interference Protection Features
(IPF)
\n
Link 16 Time Slot Duty Factor (TSDF)
\n
Network Ro
les and Functions
\n
Role of Different Types of Network Relays
\n
Link 16 Gateways
\n
Joint Range Extension Applications Proto
col (JREAP)
\n
Link 16 Network Participation Groups (NPG)
\n
The Link 16 J-series Message
\n
Link 16 Message Types
\n
Ne
twork Entry
\n
Precise Participant Location and Identification (PPL
I)
\n
Multinetting
\n
Range Extension Technique
\n
Li
nk 16 Network Roles
\n
Link 16 Terminal Navigation
\n
Link 1
6 Terminals
\n
Link 16 Terminal Restrictions
\n
\n
Overview of Multifunctional Information Distribution System (MIDS)
\n
\n
MIDS Terminals
\n
Class1\, Class2\, URC-138\,
MIDS\, MIDS\, JTRS\, and SFF
\n
Multifunctional Information Distrib
ution System
\n
MIDS Terminals
\n
Link 16 requirements
\n
US Forces and Coalition partners
\n
MIDS Terminals
\n
Inside a MIDS Terminal
\n
JTIDS\, MIDS and JTRS
\n
MIDS-JTR
S
\n
Multifunctional Information Distribution System Joint Tactical
Radio System (MIDS-J)
\n
Multifunctional Information Distribution
System on Ship (MIDS-On Ship)
\n
Multifunctional Information Distri
bution System: Fighter Data Link (MIDS-FDL)
\n
Multifunctional Info
rmation Distribution System: Low Volume Terminal (MIDS-LVT(1))
\n
M
ultifunctional Information Distribution System-Low Volume Terminal 2/11 (M
IDS-LVT 2/11)
\n
\n
Overview of Multifunctional Informat
ion Distribution System (MIDS) Low Volume Terminals (LVT)
\n
\n
Introduction to MIDS-LVT
\n
MIDS LVT Features
\n
S
ecurity and Jam Resistant Connectivity
\n
Distributed Network
\n
Range Coverage
\n
Relative Position Data Accuracy
\n
O
verview of MIDS-LVT Terminal Products and Solutions
\n
MIDS-LVT Ter
minal Operations
\n
MIDS-LVT Initialization and Functions
\n
MIDS-LVT Software and Hardware
\n
MIDS-LVT Support and Host Equipm
ent
\n
Radiation Restrictions and Frequency Management
\n
Op
eration\, testing\, troubleshooting of Link 16 terminals
\n
MIDS-L
VT Flexible\, open-architecture designs
\n
Critical airborne\, grou
nd\, and maritime link
\n
Coordination of forces and situational aw
areness in battlefield operations
\n
The reliability of the MIDS LV
T
\n
MIDS LVT Architecture and Components
\n
Line Replaceabl
e Units (LRUs)
\n
Receiver/Transmitter (R/T)
\n
Multifunctio
nal Information Distribution System: Low Volume Terminal (MIDS-LVT(1))
\n
Link 16 interoperability
\n
TADIL-J and IJMS
\n
Speci
fications
\n
Physical Specs
\n
Power Requirements
\n
Power modes
\n
Voice channels
\n
2.4 Kbps LPC-10 and 16 Kbps
CVSD
\n
Host interface
\n
MIL-STD-1553\, Ethernet\, PhEN391
0 and X.25
\n
Weapon Enabled Terminals
\n
\n
Mult
ifunctional Information Distribution System-Low Volume Terminal 2/11 (MIDS
-LVT 2/11)
\n
\n
Pseudo-random frequency hopping
\n<
li>Specifications\n
Physical Specs
\n
Power Requirements\n
\n
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CONTACT:Howard Gottlieb\; hgottlieb@tonex.com\; http://www.tonex.com/traini
ng-courses/satellite-communications-training/
DESCRIPTION:
Satelli
te Communications Training Crash Course
\n
Satellite Communications
Training crash course focuses on satellite communications payloads\, syst
ems engineering and architecture of satellite systems including applicatio
n requirements such as digital video and broadband media\, mobile services
\, IP networking and UDP/TCP/IP services\, concept of operations\, identif
ying end-to-end satellite payload requirements and constellation.
\n
This popular and intensive Satellite Communications Training crash course
provides attendees with an in-depth knowledge of satellite communication p
rincipals and techniques and key emerging technologies.
\n
Satellite communications with earth reflecting in solar pa
nels ( Elements of this 3d image furnished by NASA)
\n
Who Should Attend
\n
The course is ideal for engineers and m
anagers involved in Satellite Communications planning\, architecture\, des
ign\, implementation and operation.
\n
Course Objectives
\n
Up
on completion of this course\, the attendees will:
\n
\n
Learn th
e basic introduction to RF characteristics and modelling tools used to cal
culate spurious signals\, inter-modulation levels\, phase noise\, Bit Erro
r Rate and RF interference
\n
Gain familiarity with merits such as
Gain to Noise Temperature Ratio (G/T) \nProvide an in-depth knowledge
of satellite communication systems planning\, design\, operation and main
tenance.
\n
Gain familiarity with propagation\, link budget\, RF pl
anning\, system tradeoffs multiple access\, modulation and coding schemes<
/li>\n
Gain familiarity with system architecture of satellite communica
tions payloads
\n
Learn the basic aspects of satellite performance<
/li>\n
Gain familiarity with repeater design and different repeater com
ponents
\n
Gain familiarity with key communications parameters
\n
Basic introduction of speech and video coding\, satellite networking
\, TCP/IP and other trends
\n
\n
Course Topics
\n
I
ntroduction
\n
\n
Different types of satellite orbits an
d payloads
\n
Geostationary Earth Orbit (GEO) system
\n
Low
Earth Orbit (LEO) system
\n
Medium Earth Orbit (MEO) system
\n<
li>Major categories of satellite services defined by ITU\n
Broadca
sting Satellite Service
\n
Mobile Satellite Service
\n
Fixed
Satellite Service
\n
Satellite communications systems engineering
principals
\n
Digital Direct-to-Home (DTH) TV
\n
VSAT servic
es
\n
2-way interactive services
\n
Mobile communications te
chnologies
\n
Service and performance requirements
\n
\n
Planning and Design (Earth & Planetary)
\n
\n
Sa
tellite constellations
\n
Satellite orbits
\n
Orbital mechan
ics basics
\n
Satellite coverage
\n
Space environment orbit
and attitude determination and analysis
\n
Propulsion system
\n
Spacecraft operations and automation
\n
Spacecraft navigation
li>\n
Coverage and communication analysis
\n
\n
Satel
lite Communications Principles
\n
\n
Terrestrial Systems
\n
Satellite communication systems
\n
Satellite communicati
on system architecture
\n
Satellite access
\n
Radio link rel
iability
\n
Doppler effect
\n
Satellite constellations
\n
Spot beams
\n
Radio Link
\n
Spectrum issues
\n
Spectrum sharing methods
\n
Propagation characteristics
\n
G
eneral propagation characteristics
\n
Analog and digital Modulation
\n
Digital modulation and Coding
\n
Satellite RF Link
\n
Multiple access principles
\n
Earth Stations
\n
Antenn
as
\n
Satellite system performance
\n
Link budget analysis
li>\n
System tradeoffs
\n
\n
System Specification and
Requirement Writing
\n
\n
Spacecraft subsystems areas
li>\n
Communications payload\, Altitude Control\, Propulsion\, Electric
al Power and Distribution\, Payload\, Thermal\, Telemetry\, Tracking and C
ommand\, and Orbit Control
\n
Satellite Radio building blocks
\n
Satellite ground segment
\n
Earth stations subsystem
\nVarious types of satellite payloads\n
Satellite transponders
\n
Bent-pipe Satellites
\n
Key technology advancements in Satel
lite Communications (SATCOM) payloads for telecommunications services
\n
Different types of orbits for satellites
\n
International re
gulations (ITU-T) governing the frequency planning and coordination of the
diverse satellite networks
\n
\n
Requirement analysis
of the Satellite Payload
\n
\n
Capabilities of different
repeater components
\n
Assessment techniques for performance of al
l major building blocks including repeaters\, antenna system\, and trackin
g
\n
Critical subsystem and system design concepts such as power bu
dget\, loss\, group delay\, IM (Intermodulation) distortion\, digital impa
irments\, cross-polarization\, adjacent satellite and channel interference
for
\n
Design principles and performance budgets for system elemen
ts such as receivers\, phased-array antennas\, multiplexers\, amplifiers\,
analog and digital processors\, reflector\, feeds and other passive and a
ctive components
\n
System verification of payload and ground segme
nt performance
\n
Evaluation of subsystem / system performance\, an
d guidelines for overseeing development
\n
\n
Key Payloa
d Communications Parameters
\n
\n
Gain and phase variati
on with frequency
\n
Phase Noise
\n
Frequency Stability
\n
Spurious signals from frequency converter
\n
Self-interferenc
e products
\n
Passive Intermodulation products
\n
Noise figu
re and payload performance budgets
\n
Engineering specifications an
d techniques for payload compatibility with the satellite bus
\n
Co
mmunications satellite’s transponder
\n
Communications channel betw
een the receiving and the transmitting antennas
\n
\n
Tr
ansponder System Design and Architecture
\n
\n
System tr
adeoffs
\n
RF tradeoffs (RF power\, EIRP\, G/T)
\n
Input ban
d limiting device (a band pass filter)
\n
Input low-noise amplifier
(LNA)
\n
Frequency translator
\n
Oscillator and a frequency
mixer
\n
Output band pass filter
\n
Power amplifier
\n<
li>Traveling-wave tube\n
Solid state amplifiers
\n
Design e
lements and specifications for the satellite communications payload
\n
“Bent pipe” principle
\n
Bent-pipe repeater subsystem
\n
Regenerated mode
\n
Regenerated and bent-pipe mode
\n
Bent-
pipe topology
\n
On-board processing
\n
Demodulated\, decode
d\, re-encoded and modulated signals
RF Engi
neering Training Boot Camp is the unique answer to your RF planning\, desi
gn and engineering in any wireless networks needs.
\n
RF Engineering
Training\, also known as Radio Frequency Engineering\, is a subset of ele
ctrical engineering that deals with devices which are designed to operate
in the Radio Frequency spectrum: range of about 3 kHz up to 300 GHz.
\n
RF Engineering Training covers all aspects of Radio Frequency Engineeri
ng\, a subset of electrical engineering. RF Engineering training will inco
rporate theory and practices to illustrate the role of RF into almost ever
ything that transmits or receives a radio wave which includes : traditiona
l cellular networks such as GSM\, CDMA\, UMTS.HSPA+\, 4 LTE\, LTE-Advanced
\, 5G NR\, mmWave\, Wi-Fi\, Bluetooth\, Zigbee\, Satellite Communications\
, VSAT\, Two-way radio\, and Public Safety Solutions.
\n
RF Engineer
s are a part of a highly specialized field and are an integral part of wir
eless solutions. Their expertise is needed to design effective and reliabl
e solutions to produce quality results\, an in-depth knowledge of math\, p
hysics and general electronics theory is required.
\n
RF Engineers ar
e specialists in their respective field and assist in both the planning\,
design\, implementation\, and maintenance of different RF solutions.
\n
To produce quality results in RF Engineering Training bootcamp\, the pr
ogram covers an in-depth knowledge of math\, physics\, general electronics
theory as well as specialized modules in propagation and microstrip desig
n may be required.
\n
Topics Covered in RF Engineering Training Bootc
amp – Crash Course:
\n
\n
RF Theory
\n
RF Engineering Prin
ciples
\n
Modulation
\n
Antenna Theory
\n
Interferenc
e Analysis
\n
Link Design
\n
Principles of Noise and Interfe
rence
\n
Principles of Jamming
\n
Communications Control and
Jamming Theory of Operation
SIGINT (Signals Intelligence) is
a broad discipline\, and can include intelligence collection from various
means including communications intelligence (COMMINT)\, electronic intelli
gence (ELINT)\, Radar and electronic warfare (EW).
\n
SIGINT systems gather infor
mation from adversaries’ electronic signals. Analysts then evaluate this
raw data from foreign communication systems\, radars and weapon systems\,
and transform it into actionable intelligence. The information generated
by these systems offers insight into adversaries’ actions\, capabilities\,
and intentions before they are carried out.
\n
The origins of SIGINT can be trac
ed back to the first world war when British forces began intercepting Germ
an radio communications to gain intelligence about their plans. This led t
o the use of cryptography to conceal the content of radio transmissions\,
and as such\, cryptanalysis became an integral part of SIGINT as well.
\n
But as
electronic warfare and wireless technology has evolved\, so have approache
s to signals intelligence. Automation and artificial intelligence (AI)\, f
or example\, have greatly improved communications planning and SIGINT capa
bilities. An automated algorithm detects and identifies signals in sensor
data much faster than a highly trained operator.
\n
Signal detection from massive
amounts of stored data is like searching for a needle in a haystack. An o
perator controlled autonomous agent finds incoming signals\, automatically
determine signal type\, and provides an analyst with reasons why a determ
ination was made.
\n
Algorithms help SIGNET systems automates the low-level detec
tion and classification tasks. This frees up military personnel to focus o
n higher level tactical decision making. This way\, the system becomes ano
ther team member\, with a supervising human in the loop to authorize the a
ppropriate military response.
\n
In addition\, through SIGNET automation\, a comm
ander can gain an “EM signature picture” of his forces as they are arrayed
in the battlespace. This way\, he can glean valuable information on his o
wn EM signature and use that information to improve or implement additiona
l passive and active actions to increase survivability.
\n
The responsibilities o
f a signals intelligence (SIGINT) analyst include examining foreign commun
ications and activity and collating the information by compiling reports o
n combat\, strategy and tactical intelligence\, to support Special Operati
ons Task Force and other government agencies.
\n
Using advanced equipment\, the S
IGINT analyst analyzes intercepted messages and organizes relevant informa
tion\, identifies operational patterns\, and notifies commanders of unusua
l activity so they can respond appropriately. Other duties include maintai
ning databases and assisting with placing\, camouflaging and retrieving su
rveillance systems.
\n
Opportunities in this type of position are most prevalent
in the military including the Army\, Air Force and the National Guard\, bu
t there are positions available outside the military as well\, such as wit
h technology companies that work with law enforcement and counterintellige
nce agencies.
\n
Signals Intelligence (SIGINT) Training Bootcamp
by Tonex
\n
Signals Intelligence (SIGINT) Training Bootcamp is a 3-day training
course covering all aspects of Signals Intelligence (SIGINT) inc
luding Communications Intelligence (COMINT)\, Electronic Intelligence (ELI
NT) and Foreign Instrumentation Signals Intelligence (FISINT).
\n
Advanced Networ
k Characterization (ANC)\, Digital Land Mobile Communication (DLMC)\, 4G/5
G\, WiFi\, IoT\, SATCOM\, Radar\, UHV/VHF/H\, microwave\, mmWave and optic
al signals utilizing the latest technologies and methodologies in the SIGI
NT field are discussed.
\n
\n
SIGINT
involves collecting intelligence from communications and information syste
ms to help protect troops and military operations\, national security\, fi
ght terrorism\, combat international crime and narcotics\, support diploma
tic negotiations\, support allies\, and advance many other important natio
nal objectives.
\n
Participants will learn about SIGINT and tools to collect SIGI
NT from various sources\, including foreign communications\, satellite/spa
ce\, commercial communication systems\, mobile networks\, radar and other
electronic and communication systems. The instructors will show you what t
o collect\, and how to process\, analyze\, produce\, and disseminate Signa
ls Intelligence information and data for intelligence and counterintellige
nce purposes.
\n
Participants will also learn about advanced techniques and algor
ithms for collection\, network characterization\, and analysis across the
Radio Frequency Spectrum for the purpose of supporting Find\, Fix\, Finish
\, Exploit\, Analyze and Disseminate (F3EAD).
\n
Communication is an important pa
rt of everyday life — especially when it comes to leading a country. World
leaders communicate with their people in a variety of ways. All of these
forms of communication emit a signal that can be collected. The informatio
n gathered from these intercepted signals is of vital importance to nation
al security.
\n
Learning Objectives
\n
After completing the SIGINT trai
ning bootcamp\, participants will:
\n
\n
Discuss t
he basic and advanced SIGINT principles
\n
Discuss strategies for s
afeguarding SIGINT approaches
\n
Define the roles and responsibilit
ies that support SIGINT environments
\n
Conduct gap analysis betwee
n SIGINT baseline and best practices
\n
Get familiar with RF theory
\, antenna principles\, antenna types and characteristics
\n
Tools
to predict system performance via link budgets and detection theory.
\n
Learn about Interferometers and adaptive digital beamforming
\n<
li>Evaluate detection concepts and principles of link budgets\n
De
scribe principles behind emitter geolocation techniques
\n
Evaluate
and implement advanced signal processing techniques
\n
Analyze\, a
ssess\, and optimize propagation effects and models for challenging enviro
nments
\n
Integrate receiver architectures and modern digital signa
l processing hardware/software
\n
Explain principles behind Softwar
e Defined Radio (SDR)
\n
Evaluate and implement the security contro
ls necessary to ensure confidentiality\, integrity and availability (CIA)
in SIGINT environments
\n
\n
Who Should Attend
\n
SIGINT training
course is designed for hardware and software engineers\, analysts\, scient
ists\, project managers\, military intelligence professionals\, and anyone
else who wants to learn about the SIGINT.
\n
Course Structure
p>\n
This
3-day interactive SIGINT Training Course is structured with a mix of lectu
res\, class discussions\, workshops and hands-on exercises led by highly k
nowledgeable and engaging instructors.
\n
Course Agenda and Topics
\n
<
strong>SIGINT 101
\n
\n
What is signals i
ntelligence (SIGINT)?
\n
Principles behind Intelligence\, Surveilla
nce and Reconnaissance (ISR)
\n
ISR missions
\n
ISR intellig
ence architectures
\n
Component of command\, control\, communicatio
ns\, computers\, intelligence\, surveillance\, and reconnaissance (C4ISR)
applications
\n
Image intelligence (IMINT)\, signals intelligence (
SIGINT)\, and measurement and signatures intelligence (MASINT) collection
systems
\n
Collection and exploitation of signals transmitted from
various communication systems\, radars\, and weapon systems
\n
Tech
nical definitions
\n
Targeting
\n
Intercept management
\n
Signal detection
\n
Traffic analysis
\n
Electronic ord
er of battle
\n
Communications intelligence
\n
Electronic si
gnals intelligence
\n
SIGINT and MASINT
\n
SIGINT and Electr
onic Warfare (EW)
\n
\n
Elements of SIGINT
\n
\n
Communications Intelligence (COMINT)
\n
Technical and
intelligence information derived from intercept of foreign communications
\n
Electronic Intelligence (ELINT)
\n
Information collected
from systems such as radars and other weapons systems
\n
Foreign I
nstrumentation Signals Intelligence (FISINT)
\n
Signals detected fr
om weapons under testing and development
\n
Principles behind Geolo
cation\,
\n
Parameters of receiver platforms\, measurement types\n
Requirements for data links and timing sources
\n
Role of A
rtificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) in SIGINT
\n
\n
The Fundamentals of Signal Analysis
\n
\n<
li>The Time\, Frequency and Modal Domains\n
Principles behind Time
Domain
\n
Principles behind Frequency Domain
\n
Instrumenta
tion
\n
Dynamic Signal Analysis
\n
FFT Properties
\n
Sampling and Digitizing
\n
Aliasing
\n
Band Selectable Analy
sis
\n
Windowing
\n
Network Stimulus
\n
Averaging
\n
Real Time Bandwidth
\n
Overlap Processing
\n
Dynamic
Signal Analyzers
\n
Modal Domain Measurements
\n
\n
Signals I
ntelligence (SIGINT) Technical Principles
\n
\n
SIGINT Capability
\n
Performance of a SIGINT system
\nAlgorithm selection\n
Software\, firmware and hardware architect
ure
\n
Propagation analysis and effects
\n
Emitter character
istics
\n
Traditional and modern emitter geolocation approaches
\n
Analytical tools and algorithms to predict accuracy
\n
Opera
tion in dense signal environments
\n
Interferometry and automatic m
odulation classification
\n
Adversaries’ electronic signals
\n<
li>Evaluate raw data from foreign communication systems\, radars\, and wea
pon systems\n
Data transform ion and actionable intelligence
\n
SIGINT integration with different platforms and UAVs\, \, manned air
craft\, surface vessels\, and ground vehicles
\n
Commercial-off-the
-shelf (COTS) -hardware
\n
Open system architecture
\n
Advan
ced signal location and exploitation capabilities
\n
\n
SIGINT Opera
tional Planning
\n
\n
SIGINT organization
\n
Command and Control (C2) and Operations
\n
SIGINT roles
and responsibilities
\n
Planning and operations
\n
Planning
responsibilities
\n
SIGINT organizations structure examples
\n<
li>Planning consideration\n
SIGINT communications
\n
SIGINT
functional planning (using DoDAF views)
\n
SIGINT Systems Engineer
ing
\n
SIGINT Concept of Operations (ConOps)
\n
Enemy Charac
teristics
\n
Topography
\n
Coordination of SIGINT operations
\n
Planning and direction
\n
Collection
\n
Processin
g and Exploitation
\n
Production\, Dissemination and Utilization\n
\n
Principles of Collection
\n
\n
SIGINT collected
\n
Type of signal targeted Raw SIGINT
\n
Si
gnals Analysis
\n
Analyzing electronic signals and communications
li>\n
Analyzed SIGINT
\n
Role of HUMINT
\n
Translators\,
cryptologists\, analysts\, and other technical experts
\n
Process t
o turn the raw data into intelligence
\n
Tools to produce finished
intelligence
\n
The volume and variety of today’s signals
\n
Challenges to the timely production of finished intelligence
Signal-to-Noise
-Ratio (SNR) and Eb/No considerations for analog and digital Systems
\n
Signal power
\n
Polarization (Linear\, Circular and Elliptica
l)
\n
Beam analysis
\n
Antenna Scan analysis
\n
Intra
pulse analysis
\n
Radio Frequency (RF) analysis
\n
Determini
ng ELINT parameter limits
\n
Technical ELINT (TechELINT)
\n
Signal structure\, emission characteristics\, modes of operation\, emitter
functions
\n
Weapons systems associations of such emitters as rada
rs\, beacons\, jammers\, and navigational signals
\n
Tools to obtai
n signal parameters
\n
Design of radar detection\, countermeasure o
r counterweapons equipment
\n
Operation of the countermeasures
\n
Operational ELINT (OpELINT)
\n
Locating specific ELINT target
s
\n
Determining the operational patterns of the systems
\n
Electronic Order of Battle (EOB)
\n
Threat assessments
\n
Ta
ctical ELINT
\n
TELINT
\n
Collection\, processing\, and repo
rting of foreign telemetry signals intelligence
\n
Intelligence inf
ormation derived from the intercept\, processing\, and analysis of foreign
telemetry
\n
Foreign Instrumentation Signals Intelligence
\n
ul>\n
Workshops and Case Studies
\n
\n
An a
pproach to UAV-based ELINT
\n
Principles of sensor and data fusion
in SIGINT
\n
Optical imaging satellite data and Electronic Intellig
ence Satellite data
\n
Detection area analysis in ELINT systems
\n
A simple ELINT receiver architecture
\n
Overview of a conven
tional warfare ELINT system supporting an unconventional COMINT fight
\n
Cyber/SIGINT collection\, processing techniques and enablers
\n<
li>Cyber/SIGINT systems engineering\, analysis\, development\, integration
\, test and evaluation of technologies/techniques\n
Real-time proc
essing technology to improve the extraction\, identification\, analysis an
d reporting of tactical information a applied to Cyber and SIGINT
\nISR information extraction for SIGINT issues\n
Algorithms for id
entification\, collection\, processing\, and exploitation of electronic co
mmunication signals in a moderate to dense co-channel environment with pot
entially significant Doppler effects
\n
\n
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220822T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220824T150000
LOCATION:Live online
SEQUENCE:0
SUMMARY:Signals Intelligence (SIGINT) Training Bootcamp | SIGINT Training C
ourse
URL:https://www.tonex.com/event/signals-intelligence-sigint-training-bootca
mp-sigint-training-course/
X-COST-TYPE:free
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:ai1ec-21092@www.tonex.com
DTSTAMP:20240319T073844Z
CATEGORIES:
CONTACT:Howard Gottlieb\; 214-762-6673\; hgottlieb@tonex.com
DESCRIPTION:
Reliability Analysi
s for Non-Repairable Systems Training
\n
Rel
iability Analysis for Non-Repairable Systems Training is a 3-day training
designed for those who want a comprehensive training in the theory and pra
ctice of Reliability Analysis for Non-Repairable Systems. This 3-day cours
e is designed for program managers\, systems analysts\, system engineers\,
procurement\, reliability engineers and professional working in the area
of system acquisition\, operations\, maintenance and sustainability.
\n
It is important to understand the type of syst
em being analyzed or designed and use the appropriate reliability methods
and tools to match the system needs.
\n
Part
icipants will learn about analysis of non-repairable systems compared to r
epairable systems. Along with reliability analysis\, availability\, mainta
inability\, and serviceability\, modeling methods of non-repairable system
s will be discussed.
\n
Audience
\n
Engineers\, analysts\, and managers
who want to get familiarization with reliability analysis and statistics
tools\, methods and techniques applied to non-repairable Systems.
\n
Learning Objectives
\n
Upon completion of this course\, the participants can
:
\n
\n
Learn the basic concepts in reliability analysis and e
ngineering
\n
Learn about reliability analysis tools and methodolog
ies.
\n
Perform reliability assessment to reduce logistic burden of
systems throughout life cycle.
\n
Organize reliability data collec
ted in the field.
\n
Analyze non-repairable component reliability a
nd evaluate Non-repairable system reliability.
\n
Find optimal solu
tions to improve non-repairable Systems reliability.
\n
Learn about
tools for reliability analysis for non-repairable systems
\n
Compu
te non-parametric estimates of failure probability.
\n
Estimate rel
iability or survival measures and hazard.
\n
Design an accelerated
life test.
\n
\n
Course Agenda<
/strong>
\n
Reliability of Repairabl
e Systems vs. Non-Repairable Systems
\n
\n
Basics of
reliability
\n
Reliability engineering 101
\n
Reliability mo
deling
\n
Repairable systems or products
\n
Reliability task
s
\n
Common metrics
\n
Non-repairable systems or products\n
Non-repairable and components parts
\n
Availability vs. rel
iability
\n
High reliability or availability considerations for non
-repairable systems
\n
\n
Commo
n Metrics used in Measuring System Types
\n
\n
Mean
Time Between Failure (MTBF)
\n
Failure in Time (FIT)
\n
Tim
e to Failure
\n
Mean Time to Repair (MTTR)
\n
Mean Time to F
ailure (MTTF)
\n
Failure in Time (FIT)
\n
MTTF Time to First
Failure
\n
Hazard Rate
\n
MTBF Time to First Failure
\n
ROCOF/Failure Rate
\n
Rate of occurrence of failures (ROCOF)\n
Probability analysis
\n
Maintainability for repairable syst
ems
\n
\n
Reliability Parameter
s for Non-repairable Systems
\n
\n
MTTF vs. MTBF
\n
MTTF Time to First Failure
\n
Hazard Rate
\n
Reliabili
ty
\n
Discarded (recycled?) upon failure
\n
Lifetime and ran
dom variable described by single time to failure
\n
Group of compon
ents lifetime and time to failure
\n
Failure rate and hazard rate o
f a lifetime distribution
\n
Non-parametric estimates of failure pr
obability
\n
\n
Analyzing Relia
bility Analysis Methods
\n
\n
Approach for evaluating
four critical factors related to system performance
\n
Identify ar
eas of concern to facilitate improvements
\n
Tools and techniques t
o assess and evaluate non-repairable system reliability throughout the lif
ecycle
\n
Reliability tools\, techniques\, models and frameworks fo
r components and systems
\n
Component part databases
\n
MIL-
HDBK-217
\n
MIL-STD-1629
\n
Weibull analysis
\n
Life
Data Analysis
\n
Reliability Prediction
\n
FRACAS
\n
ALT Analysis
\n
Reliability Block Diagram
\n
reliability pre
diction
\n
Reliability prediction standards for non-repairable syst
ems and components
\n
Mean Cumulative Function (MCF)
\n
Even
t Series (Point Processes)
\n
NHPP (Parametric method) – complex\n
HPP (For random\, constant average rate events)
\n
Mean Cum
ulative Function (MCF)
\n
\n
As
sessing Reliability Analysis forNon-repairable systems
p>\n
\n
Reliability benchmarking & gap analysis
\n
Reliabi
lity and system lifecycle phases
\n
Root cause failure analysis
\n
Reliability data collection
\n
Reliability predictions
\n
Reliability block diagrams
\n
Fault tree analysis
\n
F
ailure modes & effects analysis
\n
Thermal analysis
\n
Derat
ing analysis and component selection
\n
Tolerance and worst case an
alysis
\n
Material selection
\n
Design of experiments
\n
Finite element analysis
\n
Dynamic analysis (modal\, shock\, vi
bration\, immersion\, water\, etc.)
\n
Design review and retrospect
ive facilitation
\n
Reliability test plan development
\n
Hig
hly accelerated life testing (halt)
\n
Fracture and fatigue
\n<
li>Design verification testing\n
Highly Accelerated Stress Screeni
ng (HASS)
\n
Environmental testing and analysis
\n
Thermal t
esting and analysis
\n
Reliability demonstration testing
\n
Closed-loop corrective action process setup
\n
Lessons Learned Proc
ess Establishment
\n
\n
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230327T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230329T160000
LOCATION:Live online
SEQUENCE:0
SUMMARY:Reliability Analysis for Non-Repairable Systems Training
URL:https://www.tonex.com/event/reliability-analysis-for-non-repairable-sys
tems-training/
X-COST-TYPE:free
X-COST:$3\,499.00
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:ai1ec-21017@www.tonex.com
DTSTAMP:20240319T073844Z
CATEGORIES:
CONTACT:Howard Gottlieb\; hgottlieb@tonex.com\; https://www.tonex.com/train
ing-courses/certified-space-security-specialist-professional-csssp/
DESCRIPTION:
Upcomin
g course: CSSSP Level 1 (Specialist)
\n
\n
Length: 4 Days
\n
When: March 27-March 30\, 2023 (Live Online or In-Person)
When: April 24- Apri
l 27\, 2023 (In-Person Class and Live Online with Teams)
\n
Where:
Washington D.C.
\n
\n
Next course: CSSSP Level
3 (Expert)
\n
\n
Length: 4 Days
\n
When: May 22- May 25\,
2023 (In-Person Class and Live Online with Teams)
\n
Where: Washin
gton\, DC.
\n
\n\n
\n
Certified Space Security Specialist Professional (CSSSP): Leve
l 1
\n\n
We are d
eveloping an overwhelming reliance on space technology – a trend not lost
on cybercriminals.
\n
This growing dependenc
y on satellites and the like\, puts organizations in a precarious position
. In industries like transport and logistics\, location data is routinely
recorded in real time from GPS satellites and sent to back offices to allo
w teams to track drivers and assets.
\n
Orga
nizations which have remote outposts or oceangoing ships can’t exactly get
online via a mobile or cable network\, so they have to use communications
satellites instead. On top of that\, satellites store sensitive informati
on they collect themselves\, which might include images of sensitive milit
ary installations or critical infrastructure.
\n
Of course all of these factors make for attractive targets to various
types of cybercriminal. Although residing in the vacuum of deep space mak
es them less vulnerable to physical attacks\, space-based systems are stil
l ultimately controlled from computers on the ground. At issue is that dat
a is transmitted by and stored on orbiting satellites more and more every
year. Therefore\, bad actors have them in their sites due to the high valu
e of data stored on satellites and other space systems.
\n
Particularly disturbing\, space security specialists now te
ll us that cyber attackers don’t even need to be expert hackers from space
-faring nations. And neither do they need direct\, physical access to cont
rol systems belonging to organizations like NASA\, ESA or Roscosmos.
\n
For NASA\, reliable communication between grou
nd and spacecraft is central to mission success\, especially in the realms
of digital communication (data and command links). Unfortunately\, these
light communication links are vulnerable to malicious intrusion. If terror
ists or hackers illegally listen to\, or worse\, modify communication cont
ent\, disaster can occur.
\n
Especially worr
isome are the consequences of a nuclear powered spacecraft under control o
f a hacker or terrorist\, which could be devastating. Obviously\, all comm
unications to and between spacecraft must be extremely secure and reliable
.
\n
Military satellites and space systems a
re also vulnerable since almost all modern military engagements rely on sp
ace-based assets\, providing GPS coordinates\, telecommunications\, monito
ring and more. Aging IT systems\, supply-chain vulnerabilities and other t
echnological issues that leave military satellite communications open to d
isruption and tampering also need to be addressed according to space secur
ity personnel.
\n
While navigational satelli
te systems like GPS (US)\, GLONASS (Russia) and Beidou (China) might not b
e the easiest targets to hack\, there are dozens of other satellite owners
of global communications. Additionally\, thousands more companies rent ba
ndwidth from satellite owners for selling services like satellite TV\, pho
ne and internet. Then there are hundreds of millions of businesses and ind
ividuals around the world which use them.
\n
All told\, it’s a pretty large potential attack surface which is connecte
d directly to the internet.
\n
Certified Space Security Specialist Professional (CSSSP) Course by Tone
x
\n
Although some of these issues are no d
ifferent from other industries\, space systems are met with a unique confl
uence of cybersecurity risks that complicates the sector’s remediation cap
abilities.
\n\n
Gover
nments\, critical infrastructure and economies rely on space-dependent ser
vices—for example\, the Global Positioning System (GPS)—that are vulnerabl
e to hostile cyber operations. However\, few space-faring states and compa
nies have paid sufficient attention to the cybersecurity of satellites in
outer space\, creating a number of risks.
\n
Accelerate your space cybersecurity career with the CSSSP certification.<
/p>\n
Certified Space Security Specialist Profe
ssional (CSSSP) certification is ideal for space and security practitioner
s\, analysts\, engineers\, managers and executives interested in proving t
heir knowledge across space security practices and principles.
\n
The CSSSP® (Certified Space Systems Security Profess
ional) qualification is one of the most respected certifications in the sp
ace security industry\, demonstrating an advanced knowledge of space cyber
security.
\n
Earning the CSSSP proves you ha
ve what it takes to effectively design\, implement and manage a cybersecur
ity space program. With a CSSSP\, you validate your expertise and become a
Space Cyber member\, unlocking a broad array of exclusive resources\, edu
cational tools\, seminars\, conferences and networking opportunities.
\n
CSSSP certification also explores factors th
at led to the space sector’s poor cybersecurity posture\, various cyberatt
acks against space systems\, and existing mitigation techniques employed b
y the sector.
\n
Analyzing the current state
of the industry along with security practices across similar sectors\, se
veral security principles for satellites and space assets are proposed to
help reorient the sector toward designing\, developing\, building and mana
ging cyber secure systems. These security principles address both technica
l and policy issues in order to address all space system stakeholders.
\n
Prove your skills\, advance your career\, an
d gain the support of a community of cybersecurity leaders here to support
you throughout your career.
\n
The CSSSP qu
alification has been developed and maintained jointly by SpaceCyber.org an
d Tonex.
\n
CSSSP Domains (CBK) are:
\n\n
Space Systems
Engineering
\n
Cybersecurity Principles for Space Systems
\nSpace Cybersecurity Foundation\n
Space Security Planning\, Polic
y and Leadership
\n
Space Security Architecture and Operation
\n
Space Threat and Vulnerability Analysis and Assessment
\n
Spa
ce Ethical Hacking\, Penetration Testing and Defenses
\n
Space Intr
usion Detection Analysis
\n
Space Network Penetration Testing and E
thical Hacking
\n
Space Embedded Systems Cybersecurity
\n
Sp
ace Defensible Security Architecture and Engineering
\n
Space Foren
sic Analysis
\n
Space Network and System Reverse Engineering
\n
Space Incident Response and Network Forensics
\n
MIL-STD-1553 C
ybersecurity
\n
ARINC 429 Cybersecurity
\n
Artificial Intell
igence(AI)\, Machine Learning (ML) and Deep Learning (DL) Integration with
Space Cybersecurity
\n
Blockchain Integration with Space Cybersecu
rity
\n
Sensor Fusion Integration with Space Cybersecurity
\nElectronic Warfare Capabilities in Space\n
Use of Electromagneti
c Pulses or Directed Energy (laser beams or microwave-bombardments)
\n
Space System Survivability and US War Fighting
\n
Electronic Wa
rfare and Aircraft Survivability
\n
Cyber Warfare Capabilities in S
pace Missions
\n
Counter Communications System
\n
Electronic
and Cyber Warfare in Outer Space
\n
Counter-space Capabilities
\n
Types of Counter-space Technology
\n
Measures and Their effe
ctiveness in Addressing Counter-space Capabilities
\n\n
For more information\, questions\, comments\,contact us.
\n
Future related programs to Certified Space Security Specialist Profession
al (CSSSP) Certification are:
\n
\n
Space Cyber Infrastructure Specialist (SCIS)
\n
Space Cyber Engineering Specialist (SCES)
\n
Space Cyber Operat
ions Specialist (SCOS)
\n
Space Cyber Technology Professional (SCTP
)
\n
Space Cyber Operations Manager (SCOM)
\n
Space Cyber In
frastructure Expert (SCIE)
\n
Space Cyber Domain Expert (SCDE)
\n
Space Cyber Manager (SCM)
\n
Space Cyber Authority Expert (SC
AE)
\n
Space Cyber Application Specialist (SCAS)
\n
Space Cy
ber Leadership Certificate (SCLC)
\n
\n
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230424T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230427T160000
LOCATION:Live online
SEQUENCE:0
SUMMARY:Certified Space Security Specialist Professional (CSSSP) Training –
Level 2 (Professional)
URL:https://www.tonex.com/event/certified-space-security-specialist-profess
ional-csssp-training-level-2/
X-COST-TYPE:free
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:ai1ec-21018@www.tonex.com
DTSTAMP:20240319T073844Z
CATEGORIES:
CONTACT:Howard Gottlieb\; hgottlieb@tonex.com\; https://www.tonex.com/train
ing-courses/certified-space-security-specialist-professional-csssp/
DESCRIPTION:
Upcomin
g course: CSSSP Level 1 (Specialist)
\n
\n
Length: 4 Days
\n
When: March 27-March 30\, 2023 (Live Online or In-Person)
When: April 24- Apri
l 27\, 2023 (In-Person Class and Live Online with Teams)
\n
Where:
Washington D.C.
\n
\n
Next course: CSSSP Level
3 (Expert)
\n
\n
Length: 4 Days
\n
When: May 22- May 25\,
2023 (In-Person Class and Live Online with Teams)
\n
Where: Washin
gton\, DC.
\n
\n\n
\n
Certified Space Security Specialist Professional (CSSSP): Leve
l 1
\n\n
We are d
eveloping an overwhelming reliance on space technology – a trend not lost
on cybercriminals.
\n
This growing dependenc
y on satellites and the like\, puts organizations in a precarious position
. In industries like transport and logistics\, location data is routinely
recorded in real time from GPS satellites and sent to back offices to allo
w teams to track drivers and assets.
\n
Orga
nizations which have remote outposts or oceangoing ships can’t exactly get
online via a mobile or cable network\, so they have to use communications
satellites instead. On top of that\, satellites store sensitive informati
on they collect themselves\, which might include images of sensitive milit
ary installations or critical infrastructure.
\n
Of course all of these factors make for attractive targets to various
types of cybercriminal. Although residing in the vacuum of deep space mak
es them less vulnerable to physical attacks\, space-based systems are stil
l ultimately controlled from computers on the ground. At issue is that dat
a is transmitted by and stored on orbiting satellites more and more every
year. Therefore\, bad actors have them in their sites due to the high valu
e of data stored on satellites and other space systems.
\n
Particularly disturbing\, space security specialists now te
ll us that cyber attackers don’t even need to be expert hackers from space
-faring nations. And neither do they need direct\, physical access to cont
rol systems belonging to organizations like NASA\, ESA or Roscosmos.
\n
For NASA\, reliable communication between grou
nd and spacecraft is central to mission success\, especially in the realms
of digital communication (data and command links). Unfortunately\, these
light communication links are vulnerable to malicious intrusion. If terror
ists or hackers illegally listen to\, or worse\, modify communication cont
ent\, disaster can occur.
\n
Especially worr
isome are the consequences of a nuclear powered spacecraft under control o
f a hacker or terrorist\, which could be devastating. Obviously\, all comm
unications to and between spacecraft must be extremely secure and reliable
.
\n
Military satellites and space systems a
re also vulnerable since almost all modern military engagements rely on sp
ace-based assets\, providing GPS coordinates\, telecommunications\, monito
ring and more. Aging IT systems\, supply-chain vulnerabilities and other t
echnological issues that leave military satellite communications open to d
isruption and tampering also need to be addressed according to space secur
ity personnel.
\n
While navigational satelli
te systems like GPS (US)\, GLONASS (Russia) and Beidou (China) might not b
e the easiest targets to hack\, there are dozens of other satellite owners
of global communications. Additionally\, thousands more companies rent ba
ndwidth from satellite owners for selling services like satellite TV\, pho
ne and internet. Then there are hundreds of millions of businesses and ind
ividuals around the world which use them.
\n
All told\, it’s a pretty large potential attack surface which is connecte
d directly to the internet.
\n
Certified Space Security Specialist Professional (CSSSP) Course by Tone
x
\n
Although some of these issues are no d
ifferent from other industries\, space systems are met with a unique confl
uence of cybersecurity risks that complicates the sector’s remediation cap
abilities.
\n\n
Gover
nments\, critical infrastructure and economies rely on space-dependent ser
vices—for example\, the Global Positioning System (GPS)—that are vulnerabl
e to hostile cyber operations. However\, few space-faring states and compa
nies have paid sufficient attention to the cybersecurity of satellites in
outer space\, creating a number of risks.
\n
Accelerate your space cybersecurity career with the CSSSP certification.<
/p>\n
Certified Space Security Specialist Profe
ssional (CSSSP) certification is ideal for space and security practitioner
s\, analysts\, engineers\, managers and executives interested in proving t
heir knowledge across space security practices and principles.
\n
The CSSSP® (Certified Space Systems Security Profess
ional) qualification is one of the most respected certifications in the sp
ace security industry\, demonstrating an advanced knowledge of space cyber
security.
\n
Earning the CSSSP proves you ha
ve what it takes to effectively design\, implement and manage a cybersecur
ity space program. With a CSSSP\, you validate your expertise and become a
Space Cyber member\, unlocking a broad array of exclusive resources\, edu
cational tools\, seminars\, conferences and networking opportunities.
\n
CSSSP certification also explores factors th
at led to the space sector’s poor cybersecurity posture\, various cyberatt
acks against space systems\, and existing mitigation techniques employed b
y the sector.
\n
Analyzing the current state
of the industry along with security practices across similar sectors\, se
veral security principles for satellites and space assets are proposed to
help reorient the sector toward designing\, developing\, building and mana
ging cyber secure systems. These security principles address both technica
l and policy issues in order to address all space system stakeholders.
\n
Prove your skills\, advance your career\, an
d gain the support of a community of cybersecurity leaders here to support
you throughout your career.
\n
The CSSSP qu
alification has been developed and maintained jointly by SpaceCyber.org an
d Tonex.
\n
CSSSP Domains (CBK) are:
\n\n
Space Systems
Engineering
\n
Cybersecurity Principles for Space Systems
\nSpace Cybersecurity Foundation\n
Space Security Planning\, Polic
y and Leadership
\n
Space Security Architecture and Operation
\n
Space Threat and Vulnerability Analysis and Assessment
\n
Spa
ce Ethical Hacking\, Penetration Testing and Defenses
\n
Space Intr
usion Detection Analysis
\n
Space Network Penetration Testing and E
thical Hacking
\n
Space Embedded Systems Cybersecurity
\n
Sp
ace Defensible Security Architecture and Engineering
\n
Space Foren
sic Analysis
\n
Space Network and System Reverse Engineering
\n
Space Incident Response and Network Forensics
\n
MIL-STD-1553 C
ybersecurity
\n
ARINC 429 Cybersecurity
\n
Artificial Intell
igence(AI)\, Machine Learning (ML) and Deep Learning (DL) Integration with
Space Cybersecurity
\n
Blockchain Integration with Space Cybersecu
rity
\n
Sensor Fusion Integration with Space Cybersecurity
\nElectronic Warfare Capabilities in Space\n
Use of Electromagneti
c Pulses or Directed Energy (laser beams or microwave-bombardments)
\n
Space System Survivability and US War Fighting
\n
Electronic Wa
rfare and Aircraft Survivability
\n
Cyber Warfare Capabilities in S
pace Missions
\n
Counter Communications System
\n
Electronic
and Cyber Warfare in Outer Space
\n
Counter-space Capabilities
\n
Types of Counter-space Technology
\n
Measures and Their effe
ctiveness in Addressing Counter-space Capabilities
\n\n
For more information\, questions\, comments\,contact us.
\n
Future related programs to Certified Space Security Specialist Profession
al (CSSSP) Certification are:
\n
\n
Space Cyber Infrastructure Specialist (SCIS)
\n
Space Cyber Engineering Specialist (SCES)
\n
Space Cyber Operat
ions Specialist (SCOS)
\n
Space Cyber Technology Professional (SCTP
)
\n
Space Cyber Operations Manager (SCOM)
\n
Space Cyber In
frastructure Expert (SCIE)
\n
Space Cyber Domain Expert (SCDE)
\n
Space Cyber Manager (SCM)
\n
Space Cyber Authority Expert (SC
AE)
\n
Space Cyber Application Specialist (SCAS)
\n
Space Cy
ber Leadership Certificate (SCLC)
\n
\n
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230522T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230525T160000
LOCATION:Live online
SEQUENCE:0
SUMMARY:Certified Space Security Specialist Professional (CSSSP) Training –
Level 3 (Expert)
URL:https://www.tonex.com/event/certified-space-security-specialist-profess
ional-csssp-training-level-3-expert/
X-COST-TYPE:free
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:ai1ec-27218@www.tonex.com
DTSTAMP:20240319T073844Z
CATEGORIES:
CONTACT:Howard Gottlieb\; hgottlieb@tonex.com\; https://www.tonex.com/train
ing-courses/pcb-reverse-engineering-course/
DESCRIPTION:
Live onl
ine. October 30 -31\, 2023
\n
The PCB Reverse Engineering Course prov
ides participants with the knowledge and skills to de-process\, analyze\,
and recreate design files of electronic devices. Participants will learn t
he techniques and tools required to reverse engineer printed circuit board
s (PCBs) and assess legacy or obsolete devices. Through practical hands-on
exercises and real-world examples\, participants will gain expertise in r
everse engineering methodologies\, PCB analysis\, and recreating design fi
les for testing or manufacturing replacements.
\n
Audience:
strong>
\n
The course is suitable for electronics engineers\, hardwar
e designers\, security professionals\, and individuals involved in the ass
essment\, testing\, and manufacturing of electronic devices. It is benefic
ial for professionals seeking to enhance their knowledge and skills in PCB
reverse engineering\, particularly in the context of assessing legacy or
obsolete devices and recreating design files for replacement or testing pu
rposes. Basic knowledge of electronics\, PCB design\, and circuit analysis
is recommended.
\n
Learning Objectives:
\n
\n
Understand the principles and applications of PCB reverse engineering.
\n
De-process PCBs and identify individual components.
\n
A
nalyze circuitry and trace signals on PCBs.
\n
Reconstruct PCB layo
uts and generate design files.
\n
Replace components and validate t
he functionality of recreated designs.
\n
Utilize advanced techniqu
es for complex PCB reverse engineering tasks.
\n
Document the rever
se engineering process and create comprehensive reports.
\n
Communi
cate findings and recommendations effectively to stakeholders.
\n
\n
Course Outline:
\n
Introduction to PCB
Reverse Engineering
\n
\n
Overview of PCB reverse engine
ering and its applications
\n
Legal and ethical considerations in r
everse engineering
\n
Tools and equipment for PCB analysis and de-p
rocessing
\n
\n
PCB De-Processing Techniques
\n
\n
PCB disassembly and component removal methods
\n
PCB l
ayer separation and identification
\n
Techniques for non-destructiv
e and destructive PCB de-processing
\n
\n
Component Iden
tification and Analysis
\n
\n
Component identification m
ethods (SMT\, through-hole\, custom)
\n
Analyzing component datashe
ets and specifications
\n
Evaluating component functionality and ro
le in the circuit
\n
\n
Tracing PCB Signals and Analyzin
g Circuitry
\n
\n
Signal tracing techniques on PCBs
\n
Analyzing circuitry and identifying functional blocks
\n
Unde
rstanding the interconnections and signal paths
\n
\n
PC
B Layout Reconstruction
\n
\n
Techniques for reverse eng
ineering PCB layout
\n
Tracing and recreating PCB schematic diagram
s
\n
Generating design files (schematics\, Gerber files) for replac
ement
\n
\n
PCB Component Replacement and Testing
\n
\n
Identifying suitable replacement components
\n
Re
placing components and ensuring compatibility
\n
Testing and valida
ting the functionality of the recreated design
\n
\n
Adv
anced Techniques for PCB Reverse Engineering
\n
\n
Handl
ing multilayer PCBs and blind vias
\n
Decapsulating integrated circ
uits (ICs) for analysis
\n
Reverse engineering custom or proprietar
y components
\n
\n
Documentation and Reporting<
/p>\n
\n
Documenting the reverse engineering process
\n
Creat
ing comprehensive reports and design documentation
\n
Communicating
findings and recommendations to stakeholders
Certified Space
Security Specialist Professional (CSSSP): Level 1
\n\n
We are developing an overwhelming r
eliance on space technology – a trend not lost on cybercriminals.
\n
This growing dependency on satellites and the lik
e\, puts organizations in a precarious position. In industries like transp
ort and logistics\, location data is routinely recorded in real time from
GPS satellites and sent to back offices to allow teams to track drivers an
d assets.
\n
Organizations which have remote
outposts or oceangoing ships can’t exactly get online via a mobile or cab
le network\, so they have to use communications satellites instead. On top
of that\, satellites store sensitive information they collect themselves\
, which might include images of sensitive military installations or critic
al infrastructure.
\n
Of course all of these
factors make for attractive targets to various types of cybercriminal. Al
though residing in the vacuum of deep space makes them less vulnerable to
physical attacks\, space-based systems are still ultimately controlled fro
m computers on the ground. At issue is that data is transmitted by and sto
red on orbiting satellites more and more every year. Therefore\, bad actor
s have them in their sites due to the high value of data stored on satelli
tes and other space systems.
\n
Particularly
disturbing\, space security specialists now tell us that cyber attackers
don’t even need to be expert hackers from space-faring nations. And neithe
r do they need direct\, physical access to control systems belonging to or
ganizations like NASA\, ESA or Roscosmos.
\n
For NASA\, reliable communication between ground and spacecraft is centra
l to mission success\, especially in the realms of digital communication (
data and command links). Unfortunately\, these light communication links a
re vulnerable to malicious intrusion. If terrorists or hackers illegally l
isten to\, or worse\, modify communication content\, disaster can occur.
p>\n
Especially worrisome are the consequences
of a nuclear powered spacecraft under control of a hacker or terrorist\, w
hich could be devastating. Obviously\, all communications to and between s
pacecraft must be extremely secure and reliable.
\n
Military satellites and space systems are also vulnerable since al
most all modern military engagements rely on space-based assets\, providin
g GPS coordinates\, telecommunications\, monitoring and more. Aging IT sys
tems\, supply-chain vulnerabilities and other technological issues that le
ave military satellite communications open to disruption and tampering als
o need to be addressed according to space security personnel.
\n
While navigational satellite systems like GPS (US)\,
GLONASS (Russia) and Beidou (China) might not be the easiest targets to ha
ck\, there are dozens of other satellite owners of global communications.
Additionally\, thousands more companies rent bandwidth from satellite owne
rs for selling services like satellite TV\, phone and internet. Then there
are hundreds of millions of businesses and individuals around the world w
hich use them.
\n
All told\, it’s a pretty l
arge potential attack surface which is connected directly to the internet.
\n
Certified Space Security
Specialist Professional (CSSSP) Course by Tonex
\n
Although some of these issues are no different from other industr
ies\, space systems are met with a unique confluence of cybersecurity risk
s that complicates the sector’s remediation capabilities.
\n\n
Governments\, critical infrastru
cture and economies rely on space-dependent services—for example\, the Glo
bal Positioning System (GPS)—that are vulnerable to hostile cyber operatio
ns. However\, few space-faring states and companies have paid sufficient a
ttention to the cybersecurity of satellites in outer space\, creating a nu
mber of risks.
\n
Accelerate your space cybe
rsecurity career with the CSSSP certification.
\n
Certified Space Security Specialist Professional (CSSSP) certificati
on is ideal for space and security practitioners\, analysts\, engineers\,
managers and executives interested in proving their knowledge across space
security practices and principles.
\n
The C
SSSP® (Certified Space Systems Security Professional) qualification is one
of the most respected certifications in the space security industry\, dem
onstrating an advanced knowledge of space cybersecurity.
\n
Earning the CSSSP proves you have what it takes to effecti
vely design\, implement and manage a cybersecurity space program. With a C
SSSP\, you validate your expertise and become a Space Cyber member\, unloc
king a broad array of exclusive resources\, educational tools\, seminars\,
conferences and networking opportunities.
\n
CSSSP certification also explores factors that led to the space sector’s
poor cybersecurity posture\, various cyberattacks against space systems\,
and existing mitigation techniques employed by the sector.
\n
Analyzing the current state of the industry along with
security practices across similar sectors\, several security principles fo
r satellites and space assets are proposed to help reorient the sector tow
ard designing\, developing\, building and managing cyber secure systems. T
hese security principles address both technical and policy issues in order
to address all space system stakeholders.
\n
Prove your skills\, advance your career\, and gain the support of a comm
unity of cybersecurity leaders here to support you throughout your career.
\n
The CSSSP qualification has been develop
ed and maintained jointly by SpaceCyber.org and Tonex.
\n
CSSSP Domains (CBK) are:
\n\n
Space Systems Engineering
\n
Cyber
security Principles for Space Systems
\n
Space Cybersecurity Founda
tion
\n
Space Security Planning\, Policy and Leadership
\n
S
pace Security Architecture and Operation
\n
Space Threat and Vulner
ability Analysis and Assessment
\n
Space Ethical Hacking\, Penetrat
ion Testing and Defenses
\n
Space Intrusion Detection Analysis
\n
Space Network Penetration Testing and Ethical Hacking
\n
Spac
e Embedded Systems Cybersecurity
\n
Space Defensible Security Archi
tecture and Engineering
\n
Space Forensic Analysis
\n
Space
Network and System Reverse Engineering
\n
Space Incident Response a
nd Network Forensics
\n
MIL-STD-1553 Cybersecurity
\n
ARINC
429 Cybersecurity
\n
Artificial Intelligence(AI)\, Machine Learning
(ML) and Deep Learning (DL) Integration with Space Cybersecurity
\nBlockchain Integration with Space Cybersecurity\n
Sensor Fusion
Integration with Space Cybersecurity
\n
Electronic Warfare Capabili
ties in Space
\n
Use of Electromagnetic Pulses or Directed Energy (
laser beams or microwave-bombardments)
\n
Space System Survivabilit
y and US War Fighting
\n
Electronic Warfare and Aircraft Survivabil
ity
\n
Cyber Warfare Capabilities in Space Missions
\n
Count
er Communications System
\n
Electronic and Cyber Warfare in Outer S
pace
\n
Counter-space Capabilities
\n
Types of Counter-space
Technology
\n
Measures and Their effectiveness in Addressing Count
er-space Capabilities
\n\n
For more in
formation\, questions\, comments\,cont
act us.
\n
Future related programs to C
ertified Space Security Specialist Professional (CSSSP) Certification are:
\n
\n
Space
Cyber Infrastructure Specialist (SCIS)
\n
Space Cyber Engineering S
pecialist (SCES)
\n
Space Cyber Operations Specialist (SCOS)
\n
Space Cyber Technology Professional (SCTP)
\n
Space Cyber Opera
tions Manager (SCOM)
\n
Space Cyber Infrastructure Expert (SCIE)\n
Space Cyber Domain Expert (SCDE)
\n
Space Cyber Manager (SC
M)
\n
Space Cyber Authority Expert (SCAE)
\n
Space Cyber App
lication Specialist (SCAS)
\n
Space Cyber Leadership Certificate (S
CLC)
\n
\n
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tonex.com/training-courses/fundamentals-of-battery-energy-storage-system-b
ess/
DESCRIPTION:
Fundame
ntals of Battery Energy Storage System (BESS)
\n
Live online January
3-5\, 2024
\n
Fundamentals of Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) i
s a 3-day course that evaluates the costs and investment benefits of using
a BESS system.
\n
Participants will also learn best practices for en
ergy storage engineering and installation.
\n
\n
Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS)
are supercharged with benefits such as providing a way to store excess en
ergy generated by renewable energy sources like wind and solar.
\n
Th
is benefit of Battery Energy Storage Systems is particularly germane becau
se renewable energy sources tend to be intermittent. It’s common for their
output not to meet their energy demand.
\n
By storing excess energy
that becomes available during peak hours\, a Battery Energy Storage System
location can ensure that energy will be available when needed most.
\n
Additionally\, load management helps reduce energy costs and improve gr
id stability.
\n
Many energy professionals feel that battery energy s
torage is especially effective in combination with solar energy. The reaso
ning is this:
\n
Solar energy storage mitigates the intermittent natu
re of renewable power and guarantees a steady supply of electricity.
\n
Generally speaking\, batteries for a home or business solar energy syst
em include a built-in inverter to change the DC current generated by solar
panels into the AC current needed to power appliances or equipment.
\n
Consequently\, a solar battery storage works with an energy management
systemthat manages the charge and discharge cycles based
on real-time needs and availability.
\n
Battery Energy Storage Syste
ms consist of one or more batteries and can be used to balance the electri
c grid\, provide backup power and improve grid stability.
\n
Battery
storage systems offer many benefits over traditional grid storage solution
s\, including:
\n
\n
Greater flexibility
\n
Higher efficie
ncy
\n
Lower Costs
\n
Greater scalability
\n
\n
Th
e most popular type of battery for Battery Energy Storage Systems is lithi
um-ion batteries. These batteries offer a high energy density and are rela
tively lightweight\, making them easy to transport and install.
\n
An
other common BESS battery is the lead-acid battery. The upside here is tha
t they normally are less expensive than lithium-ion batteries. The downsid
e is that they typically have a shorter life span and are not as efficient
.
\n
Flow batteries are a newer type of BESS that offer a longer life
span than traditional lead-acid or lithium-ion batteries.
\n
Fundam
entals of Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) Course by Tonex
\n
Fu
ndamentals of Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) is a 3-day training cou
rse. A Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) is a technology developed for
storing electric charge by using specially developed batteries.
\n
Ba
ttery storage is a technology that enables power system operators and util
ities to store energy for later use. A BESS is an electrochemical device t
hat charges (or collects energy) from the grid or a power plant and then d
ischarges that energy at a later time to provide electricity or other grid
services when needed.
\n
Fundamentals of Battery Energy Storage Syst
em (BESS) training should be suitable for engineers\, managers\, superviso
rs as well as professional and technical personnel.
\n
Audien
ce
\n
Fundamentals of Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) t
raining is suitable for engineers\, managers\, supervisors as well as prof
essional and technical personnel.
\n
Course Outline
\n
Overview of Battery Energy Storage System (BESS)
\n
\n
ESS (Energy Storage System)
\n
Classification
of energy storage technologies
\n
Parameters
\n
Unit Parame
ters
\n
Main Electrical Parameters
\n
Tests and testing meth
ods
\n
Load Management (Energy Demand Management)
\n
Energy
Time-Shift (Arbitrage)
\n
Backup Power
\n
Black-Start Capabi
lity
\n
Frequency Control
\n
Renewable Energy Integration\n
Transmission and Distribution (T&D) Deferral
\n
Microgrids<
/li>\n
\n
Battery Chemistry Types
\n
\n
Me
chanical Storage
\n
Pumped Hydro Storage (PHS)
\n
Gravity St
orage Technologies
\n
Compressed Air Energy Storage (CAES)
\nFlywheel Energy Storage (FES)\n
Electrochemical storage
\nLead–Acid (PbA) Battery\n
Nickel–Cadmium (Ni–Cd) Battery
\n<
li>Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) Battery\n
Sodium–Sulfur (Na–S) Battery
\n
Redox Flow Battery (RFB)
\n
Sodium-sulfur batteries (NAS)
\n
Flow batteries
\n
Zn-air batteries
\n
Supercapacitor
s
\n
Hydrogen Storage Technologies (Power-to-Gas)
\n
\n
<
strong>Key Characteristics of Battery Storage Systems
\n
\n
Rated power capacity
\n
Energy capacity
\n
Storage durat
ion
\n
Cycle life/lifetime .
\n
Self-discharge
\n
Sta
te of charge
\n
Round-trip efficiency
\n
\n
Why B
ESS over other Storage Technologies
\n
\n
BESS advantage
over other storage technologies
\n
Footprint and no restrictions o
n geographical locations
\n
Pumped hydro storage (PHS) and Compress
ed air energy storage (CAES)
\n
Water and siting-related restrictio
ns and transmission constraints
\n
Energy and power densities
\n
Calculating the cost and revenue generated by the applications for a
BESS
\n
Evaluating the investment and building
\n
\n
BESS System Capabilities
\n
\n
Common BESS Terminol
ogy
\n
Capacity [Ah]
\n
Nominal Energy [Wh]
\n
Power
[W]
\n
Specific Energy [Wh/kg]
\n
C Rate
\n
Cycle
\n
Cycle Life
\n
Depth of Discharge (DoD)
\n
State-of-ch
arge (SoC\, %)
\n
Coulombic efficiency
\n
Specific Energy [W
h/kg]
\n
Capacity [Ah]
\n
Nominal Energy [Wh]
\n
Five
Categories of Energy Storage Applications
\n
Electric Supply
\n
Ancillary Services
\n
Grid System
\n
End User/Utility
Customer
\n
Grid and Renewable Integration
\n
Electric Energ
y Time-Shift
\n
Load Following
\n
Renewables Energy Time-Shi
ft
\n
Renewables Capacity Firming
\n
\n
BESS Arch
itecture
\n
\n
Components of a Battery Energy Storage Sy
stem (BESS)
\n
Energy Storage System Components
\n
Grid Conn
ection for Utility-Scale BESS Projects
\n
Grid Storage Solution (GS
S)
\n
Direct current (dc) system
\n
Power conversion system
(PCS)
\n
BMS\, SSC\, and a grid connection
\n
Stationary bat
tery energy storage system (BESS)
\n
Mobile BESS
\n
Carrier
of BESS
\n
Lead acid battery
\n
Lithium-ion battery
\nFlow battery\n
Sodium-sulfur battery
\n
BESS used in elec
tric power systems (EPS)
\n
Alternatives for connection (including
DR interconnection)
\n
Design\, operation\, and maintenance of stat
ionary or mobile BESS used in EPS
\n
Fire suppression system
\n
Fire detection system
\n
HVAC system
\n
Batteries
\n
Inverters
\n
Transformers
\n
MV interconnection
\nThe Balance Of System (BOS)\n
Equipment required to handle the e
nergy exchange
\n
Inverters\, cable\, switchgear\, etc.
\n
\n
Operational Case Studies
\n
Batt
ery Energy Storage System Implementation
\n
\n
Compariso
n of Operational Characteristics of Energy Storage System Applications
\n
Frequency Regulation
\n
Renewable Energy Integration
\n<
li>Microgrids Case Study\n
Case Study of Energy Storage System Ope
ration Project
\n
Case Study of a Wind Power plus Energy Storage Sy
stem Project
\n
Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) and Battery Ma
nagement System (BMS) for Grid-Scale Applications
\n
\n
Grid Applications of Battery Energy Storage Systems
\n
\nScoping of BESS Use Cases\n
General Grid Applications of BESS
\n
Round-Trip Efficiency
\n
Response Time
\n
Lifetime a
nd Cycling
\n
Frequency Regulation
\n
Peak Shaving and Load
Leveling
\n
\n
Management and Controls (on site & remote
)
\n
\n
Timely operation and maintenance of the facility
\n
Methods to minimize loss of energy yield\, damage to property\,
safety concerns\, and disruption of electric power supply
\n
Funct
ion Definition
\n
Operation Monitoring system management
\n
Operation status check and repair
\n
Management and reporting
\n
Facility infrastructure (communications and control\, environmental
control\, grid interconnection\, etc.)
\n
Remote monitoring
\n<
li>Operation procedures\n
Operational parameters
\n
Alarms
and warnings
\n
Remote fault location
\n
\n
BESS
Placement
\n
\n
Power losses minimization
\n
Powe
r line voltage limits
\n
\n
SCADA and Software Tools
\n
\n
SCADA functionalities
\n
BMS and EMS
\n
Human interfaces and function
\n
Predictive tools
\n
\n
Challenges and Risks
\n
\n
Battery Safety
\n
Battery Reuse and Recycling
\n
Recycling Process
\n
Poli
cy Recommendations
\n
Frequency Regulation
\n
Distribution G
rids
\n
Transmission Grids
\n
Peak Shaving and Load Leveling
\n
Microgrids
\n
\n
Diagnostic Procedures
\n
\n
Fault detection (i.e. battery module)
\n
Alarms/w
arnings/diagnosis/ corrective: troubleshooting guides for more common erro
rs
\n
\n
Electrical Maneuvers
\n
\n
En
ergization
\n
De-energization
\n
Isolation
\n
Groundi
ng
\n
LOTO procedures
\n
\n
Maintenance and Corre
ctive Actions
\n
\n
Normal maintenance methods and proce
dures
\n
Repairs and replacement
\n
Equipment calibration\n
Component and equipment-wise checks and repair\, repair work (foll
owing
\n
expiration of EPC warranty period)\, verification of repai
rs\, documentation
Safety managemen
t Protection of the ESS facility against criminal
\n
Vandalism\, th
eft\, and trespassing
\n
Transmission-line management
\n
Tra
nsmission-line check and repair work
\n
Spare parts Ample storage o
f on-site spares with suitable safeguards
\n
availability agreement
\n
BESS (batteries\, power converters\, etc.)
\n
\n
Testing
\n
\n
Special tests
\n
Special tools<
/li>\n
Recycling and waste management
\n
Storage of battery modu
les
\n
\n
Optional Workshops
\n
Best Practices
\n
\n
Best practices for Energy Stor
age Engineering and Installation
\n
Requirements for comparing offe
rs between different manufacturers (i.e. Efficiency\, BOL/EOL\, self-disch
arge rate\, cycling\, etc.)
\n
Battery Energy Storage System Select
ion
\n
Battery modules
\n
thermal management.
\n
Powe
r conversion system (PCS)
\n
Battery management system (BMS)\,
\n
voltage\, temperature\, fire warning and state of charge (SOC) of th
e battery
\n
Energy management system (EMS)
\n
BESS System C
omponents:
\n
Cells\, Modules and Racks
\n
Battery Managemen
t System (BMS)
\n
Monitoring and safety components
\n
Balanc
e of System (BOS) equipment
\n
\n
Root Cause Analysis <
/strong>
\n
\n
Define problem statement in a clear way without an
y ambiguity
\n
Use proper tools and resources to gather data
\n
Describe root cause analysis step by step
\n
Use brainstorming
methods to identify all potential causes
\n
Monitor the implemented
solution(s) to evaluate its effectiveness
\n
Develop an effective
action plan
\n
Develop an effective and sufficient preventive plan<
/li>\n
Determine common limitations of root cause analysis and find way
s to remove those barriers
\n
Construct “whys” and “hows” trees
\n
Think laterally to explore all the causes of a problem
\n
Fo
rm an effective work environment
\n
\n
Guidelines For De
veloping Bess Technical Standards
\n
\n
System Sizing an
d Selection
\n
Sizing
\n
Selection
\n
Functional Syst
em Performance
\n
Characteristics of Grid-Connected ESSs
\n
Communication Interface
\n
Performance Assessments
\n
Instal
lation Phase
\n
Commissioning Phase
\n
Performance Monitorin
g Phase
\n
\n
Overview of BESS Codes and Technical Stand
ards
\n
\n
NFPA 855
\n
National Fire Protection A
ssociation (NFPA) 855-2020: Standard for The Installation of Stationary En
ergy Storage Systems.
\n
National Fire Protection Association (NFPA
) 69-2019: Standard on Explosion Prevention Systems.
\n
National Fi
re Protection Association (NFPA) 68-2018: Standard on Explosion Protection
by Deflagration Venting.
\n
UL 9540A and UL9540
\n
UL 1642<
/li>\n
UL 1973
\n
UL 1741
\n
UL 2596
\n
UL 62109-1
\n
UL 1741\, “Standard for Static Inverters and Charge\, Converter
s\, Controllers and Interconnection System Equipment for Use with Distribu
ted Energy Resources”
\n
UL 62109-1 “Safety of power converters for
use in photovoltaic power systems – Part 1: General requirements”
\n<
li>Battery cell: UL 1642 “Standard for Lithium Batteries”\n
Batter
y module: UL 1973 “Batteries for Use in Light Electric Rail Applications a
nd Stationary Applications”
\n
Battery system: UL 9540 “Energy Stor
age Systems and Equipment” \, UL 9540A “Test Method for Evaluating Thermal
Runaway Fire Propagation in Battery Energy Storage Systems”
\n
IEC
62933
\n
IEC 62619
\n
IEC 63056
\n
NERC Interconnect
ion Standards
\n
UN 38.3 “Certification for Lithium Batteries” (Tra
nsportation)
\n
American National Standards Institute (ANSI) C12.1
(electricity metering)
\n
American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE
)-7 Minimum Design Loads for Buildings and Other Structures
\n
IEEE
2030.2\, Guide for the Interoperability of Energy Storage Systems Integra
ted with the Electric Power Infrastructure
\n
NFPA 855\, “Standard
for the Installation of Stationary Energy Storage Systems”
\n
NFPA
855 (Standard for the Installation of Stationary Energy Storage Systems):
Provides the minimum requirements for mitigating the hazards associated wi
th BESS.
\n
Grid interconnection standards\, as applicable to the p
roject as a whole:
\n
Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engin
eers (IEEE) 1547
\n
IEEE 2030.2\, Guide for the Interoperability of
Energy Storage Systems Integrated with the Electric Power Infrastructure<
/li>\n
ANSI Z535 (Standards for Safety Signs and Colors): Provides the
specifications and requirements to establish uniformity of safety color co
ding\, environmental/facility safety signs and communicating safety symbol
s.
\n
IEEE 693 (Recommended Practice for Seismic Design of Substati
ons): Provides seismic design recommendations for substations\, including
qualification of different equipment types.
\n
IEEE 1578 (Recommend
ed Practice for Stationary Battery Electrolyte Spill Containment and Manag
ement): Provides descriptions of products\, methods\, and procedures relat
ing to stationary batteries\, battery electrolyte spill mechanisms\, elect
rolyte containment and control methodologies\, and firefighting considerat
ions.
\n
NFPA 13 (Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler System
s): Addresses sprinkler system design approaches\, system installation\, a
nd component options to prevent fire deaths and property loss.
\n
N
FPA 69 (Standard on Explosion Prevention Systems): Provides requirements f
or installing systems for the prevention and control of explosions in encl
osures that contain flammable concentrations of flammable gases\, vapors\,
mists\, dusts\, or hybrid mixtures.
\n
NFPA 68 (Standard on Explos
ion Protection by Deflagration Venting): Addresses the installation and us
e of devices and systems that vent the combustion gases and pressures resu
lting from a deflagration within an enclosure\, so that structural and mec
hanical damage is minimized.
\n
NFPA 70 (National Electrical Code (
NEC)): Provides the benchmark for safe electrical design\, installation\,
and inspection to protect people and property from electrical hazards.
\n
NFPA 704 (Standard System for the Identification of the Hazards of
Materials for Emergency Response): Presents a simple\, readily recognized\
, and easily understood system of markings (commonly referred to as the “N
FPA hazard diamond”) that provides an immediate general sense of the hazar
ds of a material and the severity of these hazards as they relate to emerg
ency response.
\n
NFPA 780 (Standard for the Installation of Lightn
ing Protection Systems): Provides lightning protection system installation
requirements in buildings to safeguard people and property from fire risk
and related hazards associated with lightning exposure.
\n
UL 1973
(Standard for Batteries for Use in Stationary\, Vehicle Auxiliary Power a
nd Light Electric Rail (LER) Applications): Provides requirements for batt
ery systems as defined by this standard for use as energy storage for stat
ionary applications such as for PV\, wind turbine storage or for UPS\, etc
. applications.
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UL 1642 (Standard for Lithium Batteries): Provid
es requirements for primary\, e.\, non-rechargeable\, and secondary\, i.e.
\, rechargeable\, lithium batteries for use as power sources in products.<
/li>\n
UL 1741 (Standard for Inverters\, Converters\, Controllers and I
nterconnection System Equipment for Use with Distributed Energy Resources)
: Provides requirements for inverters\, converters\, charge controllers\,
and interconnection system equipment intended for use in standalone (not g
rid connected) or utility-interactive (grid-connected) power systems.
\n
UL 9540 (Standard for Energy Storage Systems and Equipment): Provide
s requirements for energy storage systems that are intended to receive ele
ctric energy and then store the energy in some form so that the energy sto
rage system can provide electrical energy to loads or to the local/area el
ectric power system (EPS) up to the utility grid when needed.
\n
UL
62109 (Standard for Safety of Power Converters for Use in Photovoltaic Po
wer Systems): Provides requirements for the design and manufacture of powe
r conversion efficiency (PCE) for protection against electric shock\, ener
gy\, fire\, mechanical\, and other hazards.
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CONTACT:Howard Gottlieb\; hgottlieb@tonex.com\; https://www.tonex.com/train
ing-courses/rf-engineering-training/
DESCRIPTION:
RF Engin
eering Training Course covers all aspects of Radio Frequency Engineering\,
a subset of electrical engineering. The course incorporates theory and pr
actices to illustrate the role of RF into almost everything that transmits
or receives a radio wave which includes: RF planning\, cellular networks
including 2G GSM\, 3G UMTS\, 4G LTE\, 5G\, mmWave\, 6G\, Radar\, EW\, AIGI
NT\, Wi-Fi\, Satellite Communications\, GPS\, VSAT\, two-way radio\, Point
-to-point microwave\, Point-to-Multi-Point Radio Links\, Public Safety\, T
esting\, Modeling and Simulation.
\n
RF Engineering Boot Camp provid
es participants with a solid understanding of RF surveys and planning\, el
ectromagnetic modeling and simulation\, interference analysis and resoluti
on\, coverage analysis\, propagation models\, RF engineering\, system spec
ifications and performance\, modulation\, antenna theory\, link design\, t
raffic engineering\, optimization\, benchmarking\, safety\, RF testing and
system integration and measurements. Design and production engineers and
technicians interested in improving RF engineering skills through a practi
cal approach will benefit from this course.
A Radio Frequency
(RF) Engineer is an electrical engineer who specializes in devices that r
eceive or transmit radio waves.
\n
All our wireless and mobile device
s operate on radio waves\, so our tech-centered society would not be possi
ble without the work of RF Engineers. These Engineers often work in a coll
aborative environment both with other RF Engineers and stakeholders in oth
er disciplines\, including things like:
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Designing RF schema
tics for new wireless networks
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Ensuring regulatory standards are
met
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Communicating data using digital software
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Optimiz
ing the performance of existing wireless networks
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Analyzing equi
pment and identifying areas of improvement
\n
\n
For most RF eng
ineers\, it all starts with an understanding of antenna theory. The fundam
entals of antenna theory requires that the antenna be “impedance matched”
to the transmission line or the antenna will not radiate.
\n
An anten
na is an array of conductors (elements)\, electrically connected to the re
ceiver or transmitter. Antennas can be designed to transmit and receive ra
dio waves in all horizontal directions equally (omnidirectional antennas)\
, or preferentially in a particular direction (directional\, or high-gain
or “beam” antennas).
\n
An antenna may include components not connect
ed to the transmitter\, parabolic reflectors\, horns\, or parasitic elemen
ts\, which serve to direct the radio waves into a beam or other desired ra
diation pattern.
\n
In truth\, RF engineering can be both challenging
and frustrating.
\n
Communication is a key part of being a radio fre
quency engineer. A lack of communication can cause a lot of problems in ra
dio frequency engineering because there are so many little details that co
uld change at any time\, and if someone does not catch the changes\, an en
tire product could get damaged or completed incorrectly.
\n
Being abl
e to prioritize is also essential. RF engineers often have multiple roles
and responsibilities. Quite often a RF engineer will have up to 10 tasks a
t once. Being able to sort out what tasks take priority over others is a v
ery important skill. Deadlines and importance of the task must be consider
ed to know where to spend the correct amount of time and when.
\n
RF
Engineers are a part of a highly specialized field and are an integral par
t of wireless solutions. Their expertise is needed to design effective and
reliable solutions to produce quality results\, an in-depth knowledge of
math\, physics and general electronics theory is required.
\n
RF Engi
neers are specialists in their respective field and assist in both the pla
nning\, design\, implementation\, and maintenance of different RF solution
s. To produce quality results in RF Engineering Training Bootcamp\, the pr
ogram covers an in-depth knowledge of math\, physics\, general electronics
theory as well as specialized modules in propagation and microstrip desig
n may be required.
\n
WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
\n
Thi
s course is designed for engineers\, scientists\, technicians\, managers\,
testers\, evaluators\, and others who plan\, specify\, design\, test\, op
erate or work with RF systems.
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WHAT WILL YOU LEARN?
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An overview of RF theory and operations
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Explor
e the latest commercial wireless technologies including Bluetooth\, WiFi\,
LTE\, 5G\, 6G and SATCOM
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An overview of RF spectrum and propag
ation models
\n
Free Space Path Loss: details & calculation
\n<
li>How to validate feasibility of custom RF and microwave links\n
How to plan\, design\, simulate and test various RF and Microwave systems<
/li>\n
Basics of RF Link Budget
\n
Basics of RF systems performa
nce that drive test and evaluation requirements
\n
Transmitter and
receiver testing
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An overview of modulation
\n
An overview
of antenna theory
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Test and Evaluation (T&E) of RF systems
\n
Everything else you need to know
\n
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RF Engineer
ing Bootcamp Agenda/Modules
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RF 101
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Radio Milestones
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RF applications\, services\, and tech
nologies
\n
Types of Electromagnetic Spectrum (EM)
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Electr
omagnetic radiation
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EM Spectrum and wavelength
\n
Frequen
cy vs. wavelength example
\n
The Radio spectrum
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Wireless
generations and data speeds
\n
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Overview of Radio Spec
trum and Bands
\n
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ELF
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SLF
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ULF
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VLF
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LF
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MF
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HF
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VHF
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UHF
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SHF
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EHF
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THF
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Civilian names for
various frequency bands
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Military Names for various Frequency Ba
nds
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Popular bands
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L band
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S band
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C
band
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X band
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Ku band
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K band
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Ka band
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Q band
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U band
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V band
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W band
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F band
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D band
\n
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RF Engineering Princ
iples
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Fundamentals of RF Systems
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RF 101<
/li>\n
History of RF
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Basic Building Blocks in Radio and Micro
wave Planning and Design
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RF Principles\, Design\, and Deployment
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RF Propagation\, Fading\, and Link Budget Analysis
\n
In
tro to Radio Planning for Mobile and Fixed Networks
\n
RF Planning
and Design for GSM\, CDMA\, UMTS/HSPA/HSPA+\, LTE\, LTE-Advanced 5G NR\, m
mWave\, 6G and other Networks
\n
RF Planning and Design for Satelli
te Communications and VSAT
\n
RF Planning and Design for 2-way Radi
o Communications
\n
RF Planning and Design for Radar and Jammers Pa
th Survey
\n
RF Impairments
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Noise and Distortion
\nAntennas and Propagation for Wireless Systems\n
Filters
\nAmplifiers\n
Mixers
\n
Transistor Oscillators and Frequen
cy Synthesizers
\n
Modulation Techniques
\n
Receiver Design<
/li>\n
Eb/No vs. SNR\, BER vs. noise\, Bandwidth Limitations
\n
Modulation Schemes and Bandwidth
\n
RF Technology Fundamentals
\n
Types of Modulation: AM\, FM\, FSK\, PSK\, QPSK and QAM
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RF
Engineering Principals applied
\n
Cellular and Mobile RF
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Fixed Wireless RF (802.11\, 802.16\, HF\, UHF\, Microwave\, Satellite\, V
SAT\, Radar and GPS)
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A Basic RF System
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Block diagram of a radio link
\n
Basic RF consideratio
ns
\n
Link use
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Point to Point (backbone)
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Point
to multi-point (fixed users)
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Point to multi-point (mobile users)
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Mesh (any-to-any\, peer-to-peer\, ad-hoc)
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Link Type
li>\n
Line of Sight (LOS)
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Near Line of Sight (nLOS)
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Non-Line of Sight (NLOS)
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System gains and loses
\n
Overv
iew of modulation
\n
Antenna
\n
Gain
\n
Configuration
\n
Height
\n
Transmitter
\n
Overview of Link Budget<
/li>\n
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RF Propagation Principles
\n
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Radio propagation basics
\n
Radio signal path loss
\n
The at
mosphere & radio propagation
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The Physics of Propagation: Free Sp
ace\, Reflection\, Diffraction
\n
Free space propagation & path los
s
\n
Diffraction\, wave bending\, ducting
\n
Multipath propa
gation
\n
Multipath fading
\n
Rayleigh fading
\n
Free
-Space Propagation Technical Details
\n
Propagation Effects of Eart
h’s Atmosphere
\n
Attenuation at Microwave Frequencies
\n
Es
timating Path Loss
\n
VHF/UHF/Microwave Radio Propagation
\n
Physics and Propagation Mechanisms
\n
Propagation Models and Link
Budgets
\n
Link Budgets and High-Level System Design
\n
Link
Budget Basics and Application Principles
\n
Traffic Considerations
\n
Commercial Propagation Prediction Software
\n
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Atmospheric Propagation Effects
\n
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Attenuation at
Microwave\, mmWave and THz Frequencies
\n
Rain droplets
\n
Rain attenuations
\n
Reliability calculations during path design\n
Diffraction\, Wave Bending\, Ducting
\n
\n
Signa
l Generation and Modulation
\n
\n
Overview of Modulation
\n
Modulation Types
\n
Baseband Signal
\n
Amplitude
Modulation
\n
Frequency Modulation
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Phase Modulation
\n
Digital Modulation
\n
ASK\, MSK and PSK
\n
Example PSK
Modulation
\n
Overview of BPSK\, QPSK\, QAM-16\, QAM-64 and QAM-25
6
\n
Code Rate
\n
Frequency Spectrum Usage as a Result of Mo
dulation
\n
Generating Signals
\n
Digital Modulation
\n<
li>Overview of IQ modulation\n
\n
Antenna Theory
\n
\n
Basic antenna operation
\n
Understanding antenna
radiation
\n
The Principle of current moments
\n
What are th
e antenna parameters?
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Transmitted power\, gain\, bandwidth\, rad
iation pattern\, beamwidth\, polarization\,
PLL 3rd Order Passive Loop Filter Calculation<
/li>\n
Antenna Isolation Calculator
\n
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Radio frequency eng
ineering helps drive the world across many applications in both the public
and private sectors.
\n
It’s amazing how far we’ve come in such a sh
ort time\, and there is no sign of the demand for advanced RF engineering
technologies slowing down.
\n
Private companies\, governments and mil
itaries around the world are competing to have the latest in radio frequen
cy innovation.
\n
RF engineering’s role in 5G technology is well docu
mented and is expected to increase as standalone 5G becomes common place.
By 2027\, it’s a safe bet that we can expect 5G networks to have been up a
nd running for some time\, and consumer expectations for mobile speed and
performance will be radically higher than today.
\n
With more and mor
e people embracing smartphones around the world\, the demand for data will
continue to rise\, and legacy bandwidth ranges\, which run below 6GHZ\, w
ill simply not be sufficient to meet this challenge.
\n
RF engineerin
g and 5G networks will play an integral part in speeding up wireless commu
nications\, perfecting virtual reality\, and connecting billions of device
s we use today. Electronics\, wearable devices\, robotics\, sensors\, self
-driving vehicles and more will be connected through the Internet of Thing
s pushed on by RF engineering principles.
\n
The demand for professio
nals in the RF engineering field has never been greater.
\n
Some of t
he responsibilities of RF engineer include ensuring RF test equipment is c
alibrated to industry standards as well as analyzing RF broadcasting equip
ment and suggesting improvements. Other common jobs:
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\n
Testin
g the performance of existing wireless networks
\n
Ensuring regulat
ory standards are met
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Conducting laboratory tests on RF equipmen
t
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Using computer software to design RF installations for new wir
eless networks
\n
Troubleshooting network issues
\n
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To
day’s ideal RF engineer has experience with critical components of a wirel
ess communications network and understands that the primary purpose of RF
is to deliver data between two points while providing quality customer exp
erience. These critical components include:
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Antenna
\n<
li>RF front end module\, which includes amplification\, filtering and swit
ching\n
RF transceiver signal processor
\n
\n
Most exper
ts in this area predict that the demand for qualified RF engineers will co
ntinue to grow across all segments of the supply chain from carrier to chi
p manufactures. This in large part is due to the exponential growth of sen
sors related to IoT (wearables\, home automation\, connected cars\, etc.)<
/p>\n
Also\, for RF engineers employed at telecom service providers\, th
e need to find service disrupting interference is more critical than ever.
As the spectrum becomes more crowded\, and more relied upon for critical
applications\, telecoms need to ensure that connectivity is fast\, stable\
, and uninterrupted.