Satellite Coordination and E-Notification with Br-space Software ITU

COURSE OVERVIEW
This Course on Satellite coordination procedures and filing is very important for Administrations and member states of ITU that use the radio spectrum and orbit resources. Satellite filing and coordination is mandatory for all terrestrial and satellite operations around the world. The Spectrum and orbit resources are very important assets that must be used equitably, fairly, rationally and efficiently for the benefit of all member states of the ITU. It is also very important that these spectrum and orbit resources are used without causing any harmful interference and further that the UN treaty on outer space is complied with by all satellite operators. 

This course shall provide a forum for participants from administrations and operators to familiarize and analyze existing and new procedures for space notifications and reporting of interference to the ITU. Participants will further work with online space management software tools of the BR to do notifications and reporting to the BR. References will be made to ITU Regulations and WRC Resolutions as well as Spectrum Management Handbooks from BR.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES
The Objectives of this Course are as follows:
Understand the UN Treaty on outer Space of 1967
Provide an exposure to ITU Radio Regulations,
Learn how to plan for new Satellite Systems and Services
Learn how to do Coordination and Notification Procedures in accordance with Article 9 and 11 of ITU Radio Regulations respectively,
Learn how to do electronic filing and notifications to BR
Familiarize with ITU databases and software packages and filing procedures for Non-Plan space services.
Understand Space Plans
Understand procedures for Interference management, resolving and reporting to ITU-R

LEARNING OUTCOMES
After completing the course participants are expected to be familiar with the satellite filing, coordination and notification procedures as contained in the ITU-R Radio Regulations,
Participants will be able to use of ITU BR Space software packages and SNL databases,

Participants will understand International Frequency and Information Circular (IFIC), Preface and the Rules of Procedure (RoP).
Participants will familiarize with online Satellite Interference Reporting and Resolution System (SIRRS)
Carry out efficient spectrum and space management functions in respective administrations in order to minimize interference
Be able to plan and bring into Orbit new satellite systems 

COURSE BENEFITS
The benefits of this course are as follows:
Efficient Planning and Allocation of Radio and Satellite frequencies
Interference free communication
Efficient spectrum use
International recognition of Radio Stations
Registration of all Radio Stations in the ITU Database IMFR
Well coordinated and harmonious use of Radio Spectrum and Orbit Resources for peaceful means

TARGET AUDIENCE
This course is meant for staff from Administrations that deal with ITU filings for satellite networks and taking further steps towards coordination, notification and registration of frequency assignments to space systems with the ITU Radio communication Bureau,(BR). Private Satellite Operators. Public Space Agencies. International Satellite Operators and service providers. Satellite Broadcasters. 

COURSE PREREQUISITES

 As a prerequisite the audience of this course must have technical and administrative functions in administrations of member states. Participants are expected to be from engineering or technical background familiar with the principles of satellite communication. Familiarity with ITU’s Radio Regulations and satellite notification are dealt with by the ITU, would be an advantage.

COURSE STRUCTURE / TOPICS
Based on ITU’s Radio Regulations, the course aims to provide training in the following areas:
ITU, ITU-R & Orbit Spectrum Allocation Procedures
Coordination, Notification & Recording Procedures for Non Plan Frequency
Space Band Allocations
Technical & Regulatory Examination of satellite filings
Coordination between Geostationary Satellite Networks
Receivability of Space Notices for API, CRC and Notification
Simulation exercises with BR Space software and databases
BRIFIC, Preface and Rules of Procedures
Administrative Due Diligence (Resolution 49)
Cost Recovery for Satellite Network Filings
Regulatory procedure for satellite networks not subject to coordination;
Interference dispute resolution procedure
Bringing into use Procedure for new satellite systems