- Jonathan Mwakijele
- Annitah Rodah Natwati
- Ghazi Mabrouk
Intermediate
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Description
This course covers the technical and regulatory aspects of satellite communication fillings based on the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) Radio Regulations. Topics like coordination, notification, and recording procedures for various frequency bands, as well as the use of specific ITU BR Space software and databases.
With the generous support of the Global Gateway initiative of the European Union, this course is offered for free for selected participants.
This training is intended for government officials and policymakers involved in the international framework for satellite spectrum and orbit allocation.
Participants are expected to have an engineering or technical background with knowledge of satellite communication principles. Familiarity with ITU Radio Regulations and with the handling of satellite notices within ITU procedures will be considered an asset.
Number of available places for the cohort: 30 slots.
Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:
- Use ITU’s Radio Regulations
- Apply coordination and notification procedures of article 9 and 11 respectively
- Use ITU databases and software packages
- Appy filing procedures for non-plan space services
Presentations: Instructors will use presentations to introduce and explain the finer points of each subject. These sessions will highlight the relevant provisions of ITU’s Radio Regulations and draw on key publications from the Radiocommunication Bureau and the Space Services Department to ground the teaching in authoritative sources.
Software Demonstrations: Participants will be introduced to ITU/BR software packages developed in-house by the Radiocommunication Bureau. Through these demonstrations, instructors will explain the key procedures for satellite coordination and filing, linking the tools directly to the subject matter under study.
Group Exercises: Learners will take part in group exercises using the ITU/BR/SSD web page. These activities will cover how to query ITU databases, capture data, and apply validation software. Participants will also work with additional tools to calculate Power Flux Density (PFD) on Earth’s surface and verify compliance with the limits set in Article 21. Appendix 5 will be used to illustrate conditions of satellite coordination, supported by targeted exercises and quizzes. Further exercises will expand on other subject areas described in Section 6, giving participants a broader hands-on experience.
Live Lectures and Discussions: Sessions will run on Microsoft Teams every Monday & Wednesday from 13:00 to 15:00 CET, offering real-time instruction and open discussion to clarify concepts and deepen understanding.
Grading matrix
- Participation in discussion forums (4): 20%
- Quizzes (4): 40%
- End of course group assignment: 40%
A total score of 70% or higher is required to obtain the ITU certificate.
WEEK 1
Session 1: ITU Radio Regulations (RR)
Monday 13:00-15:00 CET
Learning outcomes:
- Apply coordination and notification procedures of article 9 and 11 respectively
- Apply filing procedures for non-plan space services
- Use space-plans appendix 30/30 and 30B
Activities:
- Live lectures
- Forum Question 1
- Exercise - Submission of Advance Publication Information (API) for satellite networks not subject to coordination.
- Exercise - Capture, validation, and submission - Coordination Request (CRC)
- Exercise on Coordination and Notification of Earth Stations
- Group assignment briefing and discussion
- Quiz 1
Session 2: Technical and Regulatory Examination of Satellite Filings
Wednesday 13:00-15:00 CET
Learning outcomes:
- Apply protection criteria for terrestrial services (Article 21) and geostationary networks (Article 22).
Activities:
- Live lectures
- Forum Question 2
- Exercise - Coordination of Earth Stations – AP7
- Exercise - AP8-dT/T and GIBC-AP8 examination
- Exercise – CRC Examination (GIBC/PFD)
- Quiz 2
WEEK 2
Session 3: Software and Database for fillings
Monday 13:00-15:00 CET
Learning outcomes:
- Use ITU databases and software packages
Activities:
- Live lectures
- Forum Question 3
- Exercise on the BR IFIC (Space Services)
- Exercise- BR IFIC how my administration (ADM) is affected?
- Exercise – Cost recovery calculation using SpaceCap BR software
- Exercise – the creation of RES-49 submission to the BR using SpaceCap
- Quiz 3
- Group assignment discussion
Session 4: Coordination between satellite networks
Wednesday 13:00-15:00 CET
Learning outcomes:
- Apply coordination and notification procedures of article 9 and 11 respectively
- Use ITU databases and software packages
Activities:
- Live lectures
- Forum Question 4
- Exercise – Comments on BR IFIC using SpaceCom
- Exercise – Submission of filings and comments to the Bureau
- Exercise – SNL and SNS online
- Exercise - The Space Applications Manager (SAM)
- Quiz 4
- End of course group assignment presentation
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Registration information
Unless specified otherwise, all ITU Academy training courses are open to all interested professionals, irrespective of their race, ethnicity, age, gender, religion, economic status and other diverse backgrounds. We strongly encourage registrations from female participants, and participants from developing countries. This includes least developed countries, small island developing states and landlocked developing countries.
