Global Satcom Skills Training Programme
Solar Power in Space and Earth Applications
Solar energy is one of the most powerful and sustainable sources of energy. It is derived from the Sun and can be converted into electricity using photovoltaic (PV) cells or used as thermal energy.
How It Works
Solar panels contain photovoltaic cells that convert sunlight into electricity. When sunlight hits these cells, it generates electric current which can be used instantly or stored in batteries.
Solar Energy in Space
Solar energy is the primary power source for satellites and spacecraft. Large solar arrays capture sunlight and power communication systems, navigation, and onboard instruments.
- Used in satellites for continuous energy supply
- Essential for long-duration space missions
- Reduces need for fuel-based systems
Solar Energy on Earth
India receives abundant solar radiation with around 300 sunny days per year, making it ideal for solar energy generation. It can produce massive amounts of clean electricity and reduce dependency on fossil fuels.
- Used in homes, industries, and power plants
- Reduces electricity bills
- Eco-friendly and renewable
Advantages
- Renewable and unlimited
- Low maintenance cost
- Environment-friendly
- Scalable technology
Future Scope
Future innovations include space-based solar power, higher efficiency panels, and integration with smart grids and AI systems.
Artificial Intelligence in Satellite Telecommunications
Artificial intelligence (AI) plays a significant role in satellite telecommunications, improving automation, efficiency, and performance.
Satellite Operations: Automates monitoring and control.
Signal Processing: Improves signal quality and reduces interference.
Spectrum Management: Optimizes frequency allocation.
Antenna Systems: Enables smart beamforming.
Network Optimization: Reduces congestion and improves routing.
Earth Observation: Helps in analysis of satellite data.
Predictive Maintenance: Prevents failures and downtime.
IoT (Internet of Things)
Satellite IoT connects devices using satellite networks, enabling communication in remote and rural areas where traditional networks are unavailable.
Thrilled News in satellite industry in India
Global Konet and Digisat India have partnered to bring innovative satellite solutions to India. Global Konet's products, such as their phased flat satellite antennas and GU24 IoT terminal, offer advanced features like compact design, high performance, and reliability. Their technology seems suitable for various applications, including maritime, drone operations, and mobility solutions. This partnership could enhance satellite communication services in India.
News Bulletin From Digisat Pune Studio
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Revolutionary Network
Starlink, backed by Elon Musk's SpaceX, has received approval to operate in India. With a GMPCS license from the Department of Telecommunications (DoT), Starlink will provide high-speed internet access to remote locations using low Earth orbit satellites.
Launch of 23 New Satellites
Elon Musk's recent launch of 23 new Starlink satellites, including 13 with Direct to Cell capabilities, sets the stage for the service's entry into India, expected in January 2025. This development poses a significant challenge to existing telecom giants like Mukesh Ambani's Reliance Jio.
Ground Segment
A ground segment consists of all the ground-based elements of a space system used by operators and support personnel, as opposed to the space segment and user segment. The ground segment enables management of a spacecraft, and distribution of payload data and telemetry among interested parties on the ground. The primary elements of a ground segment are:
- Ground (or Earth) stations, which provide radio interfaces
- Mission control (or operations) centers, from which spacecraft are managed
- Remote terminals, used by support personnel
- Spacecraft integration and test facilities
- Launch facilities
- Ground networks, which allow for communication between the other ground elements
Space Segment
The space segment of an artificial satellite system is one of its three operational components (the others being the user and ground segments). It comprises the satellite or satellite constellation and the uplink and downlink satellite links.
The overall design of the payload, satellite, ground segment, and end-to-end system is a complex task. Satellite communications payload design must be properly coupled with the capabilities and interaction with the spacecraft bus that provides power, stability and environmental support to the payload.
Global Vsat Network
Syllabus of Vsat Network
- 4 hrs per day
- 100 hrs(25days)
- Design work in progress
- 5 days PPT
- 1 day internal Examination theory and practical
- Total 25 days
Concept of Vsat Network
- How system work, how satellite and ground network and equipments uses, complete Block schematics explaination of each parts and equipment Software system system integration and Commissioning
- Actual live test set up in house at skill center
- Why globally more popularity of vsat Network
- Uses Globally for communications as for Data/ Voice/ Video Applications and physically awareness of BOM hardware
- 6 days in house practical
- 12 days field work practicals to acequired all skills of system integration cableing, testing on satellite
- Complete awareness of Tools and measurements equipment
Schemes for Higher Education Youth for Apprenticeship & Skills(AI & IoT)
Silent features:
Add-on Apprenticeship
The students who are currently completing the degree programme would be invited to choose a job role of their choice from a selected list of apprenticeship job roles given by the Sector Skill Councils of the MoSDE. The apprenticeship programme is normally about (6) months and would be prefixed by basic training regarding the sector (theory). The programme would commence immediately after completion of the degree programme (Starting from May each year). During the apprenticeship period, the student would get a monthly stipend of about Rs. 6,000 per month by the industry. At the end of the apprenticeship period, there would be a test conducted by the Sector Skill Council concerned and successful students would get skills certificate in addition to their degree certificate.
Embedded Apprenticeship
Under this approach,the existing B.Vocprogrammes would be restructured into B.A (Professional), B.Sc (Professional) or B.Com (Professional) courses - which would include not only educational input, vocational input, but also a mandatory apprenticeship ranging from 6 to 10 months depending on the requirement of the skill. For example, a BBA course in Logistics would have one semester of classroom teaching and the next one as apprenticeship. Alternatively, one full semester of an existing degree or B.Voc course would be dedicated to apprenticeship with industry.
During the apprenticeship period, the student would get a monthly stipend of about Rs. 5,000 per month by the industry, 25% of which would be reimbursed under the NAPS programme. At the end of the apprenticeship period, there would be test conducted by the Sector Skill Council concerned and successful students would get skills certificate in addition to their degree certificate. The process of embedding apprenticeship & skill content into them, or modify the curriculum of existing degree courses to reduce classroom content and incorporate basic skill training with apprenticeship is currently underway with participation of the Sector Skill Councils and it is expected that these courses would be launched from academic year 2018-19.
Linking National Career Service with Colleges
Under this, the National Career Service (NCS) portal of Ministry of Labour & Employment would be linked with the Higher Education institutions. As of now, more than 9,000 employers have posted requirement of more than 2 lakh vacancies, for which the students can get considered. This would help students in institutions which do not have the facility of campus recruitment and would improve their employment opportunities. Apart from this, the students would be trained in soft skills required by the market.