Description:

The shift from Geostationary Earth Orbit (GEO) to Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite systems is redefining the landscape of global communication. This seminar provides a comprehensive understanding of the technical and operational principles of GEO and LEO satellites, focusing on their implications for electronics and telecommunications engineering. Designed for Professional Electronics Engineers (PECE), Electronics Engineers (ECE), Electronics Technicians (ECT), and college-level students, this program highlights the role of advanced technologies, engineering challenges, and innovative solutions in revolutionizing satellite-based communication.

Objectives:

The purpose of this seminar is to:

·        Equip participants with an understanding of the evolution, principles, and applications of GEO and LEO satellite systems.

·        Highlight the engineering and design considerations essential for LEO satellite deployment and operation.

·        Explore the technologies enabling LEO communication systems, such as phased arrays and inter-satellite links, and their relevance to electronics and telecommunications engineering.

·        Foster appreciation of the role of satellite constellations in addressing global connectivity challenges and advancing the telecommunications field.

Synopsis:

The evolution of satellite communication has been pivotal to advancements in telecommunications, with Geostationary Earth Orbit (GEO) satellites traditionally serving as the backbone of global connectivity. Today, the rise of Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite constellations is transforming the field, enabling high-speed, low-latency, and ubiquitous communication. This seminar, tailored for IECEP audiences, delves into the history and development of satellite systems, comparing the operational and technical characteristics of GEO and LEO. It also explores emerging technologies such as advanced antenna systems and orbital mechanics critical to LEO systems. Attendees will gain insights into the engineering challenges and opportunities that LEO satellites bring to modern telecommunications and their potential to shape the future of the industry.

Course Outline:

       I.          History of Satellite Communication

      II.          Evolution of Orbits: GEO, MEO, and LEO

    III.          Comparing GEO and LEO Satellites: Characteristics and Use Cases

   IV.          Challenges of GEO Satellites in Modern Communication

     V.          The Emergence of LEO Constellations

   VI.          Advantages of LEO: Low Latency and Global Coverage

  VII.          Engineering Challenges in Deploying LEO Networks

VIII.          Technologies Driving LEO Communication Systems (Phased Arrays, ISLs)

   IX.          Ground Infrastructure for LEO Networks

     X.          Operational Models for LEO Constellations

   XI.          The Role of LEO in Bridging the Digital Divide

  XII.          Environmental and Regulatory Challenges for LEO Deployment

XIII.          The Future of Satellite Communication: LEO and Beyond

XIV.          Opportunities and Risks in the Satellite Revolution

 XV.          Case Studies: Starlink, OneWeb, and Kuiper