Satellite Communication Workshops in Mumbai
Bring real-world space technology to your campus. Learn to track satellites and decode live signals directly from retired ISRO scientists.
This flyer details our two-day hands-on Satellite Communication Workshop. It highlights the key learning outcomes, the distinguished faculty from ISRO, and the practical skills participants will gain, from understanding satellite principles to simulated communication.
This video captures the first day of our workshop at St. Xavier's College, Mumbai. Participants, ranging from students to a 78-year-old enthusiast, learned the fundamentals of satellite orbits and tracking, engaging directly with retired ISRO scientist Shri B. A. Subramani.
Day two of our workshop focused on practical application. This video shows participants outdoors, learning to use antennas to receive live weather images from Earth observation satellites and then decoding that raw data using specialized software.
About Satellite Communication Workshops (with ISRO Experts)
Unlike standard theory seminars, this program puts the hardware in your hands. You will be using calibrated Yagi antennas and software-defined radio dongles to catch live signals, not just watching simulations. It is guided by a retired ISRO scientist, so you are learning mission-proven methods directly from someone who spent their career building space systems.
Bridging the Gap Between Classroom and Cosmos
Most satellite communication courses stop at textbook definitions of orbital mechanics. We take it further. Our two-day workshop is designed to turn your college lab or seminar hall into a ground station.
What You Actually Do
- Live Satellite Tracking: We use professional software like Gpredict and Orbitron to track the International Space Station (ISS) and active satellites in real-time. You learn how to predict pass times, calculate Doppler shifts, and orient antennas for maximum gain.
- Signal Decoding: You don't just see a signal; you extract data from it. Participants use RTL-SDR dongles to capture live transmissions and decode APT weather images from NOAA satellites. You will see firsthand how raw frequency data converts into usable imagery.
- Hardware Mastery: We teach you how to construct functional 3-element Yagi antennas from basic materials like PVC and steel tape. It is an exercise in resourcefulness that demonstrates how space-grade reception can be achieved with smart engineering.
Why Learn from ISRO Experts?
Theory is important, but practical engineering is about handling constraints. Our sessions are led by professionals like Shri B. A. Subramani, who bring experience from India's most critical space missions. They discuss payload systems, frequency spectrum management, and the realities of working in the public sector—insights you cannot get from a generic curriculum.
This is a high-value program for students aiming for careers in aerospace, telecommunications, or defense. Every participant receives a certificate co-signed by the ISRO scientist, providing a verified stamp of practical competency for your academic or professional profile.
We provide all the necessary SDR kits and hardware on a returnable basis to ensure your institution can host this without heavy upfront investment in equipment. We generally require a minimum batch of 40 students to ensure each group gets enough hands-on time with the antennas and workstations.
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