ITU Regulations Course in Military Satellite Communications
Online 300-hour course in ITU regulations for military satellite communications. 6 modules covering the ITU Radio Regulations, Recommendation ITU-R S.465 (radiation pattern of earth station antennas) and Ansys STK. Assigned tutor and open enrolment.
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What you will be able to do
Explain the international spectrum management framework of the ITU.
Interpret national spectrum management and the national frequency allocation table.
Calculate link budgets considering Earth-space propagation.
Analyse coordination procedures and interference resolution.
Apply the conformity requirements for radio equipment.
Evaluate trends such as low Earth orbit constellations.
Develop a frequency plan for a satellite network.
Who it's for
- Spectrum management engineer who wants to specialise in ITU Regulations in military satellite communications.
- Satellite systems engineer who wants to specialise in ITU Regulations in military satellite communications.
- Frequency coordination technician who wants to specialise in ITU Regulations in military satellite communications.
- Telecommunications regulatory engineer who wants to specialise in ITU Regulations in military satellite communications.
- Earth station engineer who wants to specialise in ITU Regulations in military satellite communications.
- Radiocommunications planning consultant who wants to specialise in ITU Regulations in military satellite communications.
- Graduates in engineering or science seeking to join satellite operators.
What you'll work with
- ITU Radio Regulations
- Recommendation ITU-R S.465 (Radiation Pattern of Earth Station Antennas)
- Recommendation ITU-R p.618 (Earth-Space Propagation)
- Recommendation ITU-R S.580
- General Telecommunications Act 11/2022 (Law 11/2022 General Telecommunications)
- Directive 2014/53/EU (Radio Equipment)
- ETSI EN 301 428 (VSAT Terminals)
6 modules · 300 h
1.1The International Telecommunication Union and its structure1.2Radiocommunication, standardisation and development sectors1.3Radio Regulations and their legal value1.4Regions and band allocation1.5World Radiocommunication Conferences1.6Radiocommunication services and their definition1.7Primary and secondary status of a service1.8International notification and registration of frequencies1.9Sector vocabulary and acronyms1.10Exercise: locating the allocation of a band
2.1National frequency allocation table2.2National authority and its responsibilities2.3Authorisation instruments: general authorisation and licence2.4Common, special and exclusive use of the spectrum2.5Fees and charges for reserving public domain2.6Band planning and tenders2.7License-exempt bands and their conditions2.8Station registration and inspection2.9Sanctioning regime2.10Practice: processing the use of a frequency
3.1Protection criteria and protection ratio3.2Compatibility between services and sharing studies3.3Cross-border coordination and bilateral agreements3.4Coordination of earth and space stations3.5Harmful interference and its definition3.6Interference complaint procedure3.7Spectrum monitoring and its standardisation3.8Geolocation of interfering emissions3.9Case resolution and practical experience3.10Practice: compatibility study between two services
4.1European regulations for radio equipment4.2Essential requirements and harmonised standards4.3Conformity assessment and marking4.4Electromagnetic compatibility and human exposure4.5Limits for exposure to electromagnetic fields4.6Market surveillance and product withdrawal4.7License-exempt equipment and its power limits4.8Import and equipment control4.9Required technical documentation4.10Practice: conformity file for a piece of equipment
5.1Band transition and reallocations5.2Dynamic access and advanced sharing5.3Bands for next-generation mobile networks5.4Satellite services and new constellations5.5Internet of Things and low-power bands5.6Radio astronomy and passive services5.7Protection of life-safety services5.8Technological and service neutrality5.9Participation in decision-making processes5.10Practice: position paper on a band
6.1Choice of service and spectrum requirement6.2Identification of candidate bands6.3International and national allocation analysis6.4Compatibility and interference study6.5Processing of the authorisation instrument6.6Equipment conformity requirements6.7Monitoring and interference management plan6.8Regulatory cost analysis6.9Technical report6.10Project defence
How you'll learn
100% online training on the SEIUM campus, with downloadable material, recorded classes and an assigned technical tutor. No fixed timetable: students progress at their own pace within the intake, which makes it possible to combine study with work.
Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is Ansys STK, MATLAB (Satellite Communications Toolbox), Transfinite Visualyse, advanced Excel, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Assignments are based on real procedures for link budget calculation, interference coordination studies and preparation of frequency notification files. Assessment is continuous, module by module, plus the final integrative project.
Build it end to end
Your final project follows the real engineering workflow, step by step, reviewed by your tutor.
Explain the international spectrum management framework of the ITU.
Interpret national spectrum management and the national frequency allocation table.
Calculate link budgets considering Earth-space propagation.
Analyse coordination procedures and interference resolution.
Apply the conformity requirements for radio equipment.
Where this takes you
Requirements
- No previous degree is required.
- Internet connection and a computer capable of running the programme's software.
- Sufficient Spanish to follow technical regulatory texts.
Ready to start?
Send your application today. Our admissions team replies within 72 hours with your study plan and funding options.
Frequently asked questions
The programme consists of 300 hours in total, spread over 3 to 5 months. That is an average of 10 to 15 hours per week, compatible with full-time work.
You work with Ansys STK, MATLAB (Satellite Communications Toolbox), Transfinite Visualyse and advanced Excel. Free, academic or evaluation versions are used, and the tutor indicates the free alternative where one exists.
A SEIUM Institute diploma upon passing the continuous assessment and the integrative project. It is in-house training, not an official Ministry qualification.
Yes. Modules passed in a course or postgraduate diploma in the same area are credited towards the higher-level programme. Check the recognition policy when you enrol.
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