Heading into 2024, satellite communications has never been more important.
Experts in this field contend that one key trend to watch for in the satellite communication field in 2024 is satellite IoT.
The demand for satellite-enabled Internet of Things is growing steadily owing to the extensive coverage provided by satellites compared to the existing terrestrial infrastructure.
Governments and private sector investment in satellite technology for connected solutions are driving the technological advancements in satellite IoT.
Commercial solutions deploy IoT sensors and devices for satellite-based, precise, and real-time asset tracking, monitoring, and remote surveillance around the world.
Current trends in satellite communication also enable a new range of cloud and edge computing capabilities. Some of the biggest advances in satellite IoT come from its application in the military and defense.
According to the Index of Objects Launched into Outer Space, maintained by the United Nations Office for Outer Space Affairs (UNOOSA), there were 11,330 individual satellites orbiting the Earth at the end of June 2023 – an amazing 37.94% increase since January 2022.
Needless to say, the usage of satellites by organizations, companies, governments and even individuals continues to grow.
The advantages of satellite communications are immense, and include:
Service from one single provider is easy to obtain and uniform service is available
Satellite cost is independent of the distance
High capacity in comparison to terrestrial networks
During critical condition, each Earth Station may be removed relatively quickly from a location and reinstalled somewhere else
The laying and maintenance is easy and cheap in satellite communication
Through satellite transmission, coverage over geographical area is quite large mainly for sparsely populated areas
Wireless and mobile communication applications can be easily established by satellite communication independent of location.
Satellite Communications Training Courses by Tonex
Tonex offers nearly a dozen courses covering specialized areas of satellite communications — everything from fundamentals to cybersecurity and VISAT training.
Some of our classes:
Advanced SATCOM Training (3 days) — This course covers all aspects of satellite technology, system survey, systems engineering as applied to satellite communications, hardware, software, applications, digital communications and processing in modern satellite networks, IP convergence, optimization and management.
Cybersecurity and SATCOM Training (4 days) — This course provides an understanding of unique vulnerabilities in SATCOM systems that are commonly exploited. Discover techniques and strategies for integrating cybersecurity measures into SATCOM systems, networks, products and critical missions from the start.
Satellite Communications Design and Engineering Training (4 days) — This course covers basic to advanced engineering level topics which are suitable for electrical, communications and wireless network technicians, engineers, analysts and managers including electrical engineers and technicians, communications engineers and technicians, systems engineers, and wireless network engineers and technicians and anyone else who is looking for a satellite communications design and engineering refresher course.
Satellite Communications Training | Crash Course (4 days) — This intense crash course focuses on satellite communications payloads, systems engineering and architecture of satellite systems including application requirements such as digital video and broadband media, mobile services, IP networking and UDP/TCP/IP services, concept of operations, identifying end-to-end.satellite payload requirements and constellation.
Satellite Phone Training (2 days) — This course provides training in planning, designing, installation, operation, maintenance and management of satellite phone systems.
Satellite Communications Training for non-engineers (4 days) — This course is designed to provide a general technical overview of Satellite Communications and GMR-1 family of technologies for non-technical professionals including sales, marketing, product managers, finance, project and program managers, and executive management.
VSAT Training – Very Small Aperture Terminal Training (3 days) — This course covers very small aperture terminal (VSAT) systems. VSAT is growing throughout the world as a way of establishing private satellite communications networks for large organizations that have several widely dispersed locations, or providing higher bandwidth for the individual.
Why Choose Tonex?
Tonex has been providing important, cutting edge courses in technology and advanced business training for nearly three decades. Our instructors are internationally known for their topic expertise as well as real world experience.
Tonex is also flexible. We strive to work with your organization, company or agency to present the courses that you and your employees need. That means we can tailor course to your requirements. Just give us a call and let us help.
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