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SM1
Spectrum Engineering Fundamentals & Link Budget Analysis
⏱ 5 Days
📍 On-site / Online
Overview
This intensive 5-day course provides a hands-on, end-to-end understanding of technical foundations, regulatory frameworks, and practical implementation, particularly radio link budget calculation.
Course Objectives
- ✓ Explain propagation principles and spectrum physics
- ✓ Understand ITU frameworks and national spectrum management principles
- ✓ Perform link budget calculations and basic spectrum sharing analysis
Short Outline
Day 1: Regulatory and Policy Frameworks
Syllabus
- ITU Structure and National regulation entities
- Radio Regulations
- Interference management principles
Practical/Hands-on Session
Table of Frequencies Analysis
Day 2: Radio Spectrum and Wave Propagation
Syllabus
- Spectrum Landscape
- Free Space Path Loss (FSPL)
- Reflection/Diffraction and basic physics
Practical/Hands-on Session
Basic Propagation Exercises
Day 3: Radio Systems and Link Budget Components
Syllabus
- RF System Components
- Path Loss models
- EIRP, Modulations and coding, Link Margin
Practical/Hands-on Session
Component Analysis Workshop
Day 4: Link Budget Calculation
Syllabus
- Advanced Calculations
- Interference Definition and Protection criteria
- P-P and P-MP Systems
Practical/Hands-on Session
Full Link Budget Construction
Day 5: Spectrum Engineering Practice & Exam
Syllabus
- Interference Analysis
- Scenario Definition
- Case Study
Practical/Hands-on Session
Final Project on Spectrum Sharing Analysis
Certification
Upon achievement of a Total score higher than 80%, participants will receive the Certificate: Initial Professional in Spectrum Engineering.
Includes completion hours and a unique ACO verification reference.