Course

Course Summary
Credit Type:
Course
ACE ID:
SDNP-006
Organization's ID:
SOFC4_-14-GTRN-00177-00 | SOFC4-15-GTRN-00017-00
Organization:
Satellite Deployable Node Program
Location:
Classroom-based
Length:
1 week & 16 hours
Dates Offered:
Credit Recommendation & Competencies
Level Credits (SH) Subject
Lower-Division Baccalaureate 3 Introduction to Satellite Communication and Maintenance
Description

Objective:

This course will provide the student with the skills and knowledge to operate the SDN-Mv2 Baseband and the Hawkeye III 1.2M Antenna. This includes providing voice and data services for both classified and unclassified information. The student will gain the ability to demonstrate the set-up, operation, services and teardown procedures for the SDN-Mv2 satellite communication system.

General Topics:

  • 1. Safety, Security, Pre-Deployment Coordination, Satellite Operations and Networking Operation
  • 2, The Hawkeye III 1.2Meter Satellite Antenna, Components Description – Function and Capabilities, Assembly for Multiple Frequency Band, Acquiring the Satellites for both Government and Commercial Services, End-Of-Mission Operations, Maintenance and Troubleshooting Procedures
  • 3. Baseband System Description, Preparing the Black Baseband for Operations, Operation of Secure Transport, Black, Red and Grey Basebands with Encryption, End-Of-Mission Operations, Maintenance and Troubleshooting with Student Exercises
Instruction & Assessment

Instructional Strategies:

  • Audio Visual Materials
  • Classroom Exercise
  • Computer Based Training
  • Discussion
  • Lectures
  • Practical Exercises
  • Performance Rubrics (Checklists)

Methods of Assessment:

  • Examinations
  • Performance Rubrics (Checklists)

Minimum Passing Score:

80%
Supplemental Materials