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Introduction to Satellite Communications Orbital Aspects of Earth Satellites Types of Satellites Satellites Communication Systems Satellite Subsystems Earth Stations Satellite Routing Satellite Handover Applications of Satellites
1. Definition: Satellite is a physical object that orbits or revolves around some celestial body. In general Satellite is an artificial satellite stationed in space for the purposes of telecommunications, military, surveillance, etc
2. History:
The first artificial satellite was the Soviet Sputnik-1, launched on October 4, 1957, and equipped with an on-board transmitter that worked on two frequencies, 20.005 and 40.002 MHz . The first American satellite to relay communications was Project SCORE in 1958, which used a tape recorder to store and forward voice messages. Telstar was the first active, direct relay communications satellite. Belonging to AT &T.
Here we deal with the following concepts: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Orbit Fundamentals Geosynchronous Satellites Station Keeping Attitude Control Satellite Position Satellite Launching
1. Orbit Fundamentals: Satellite keeps moving around the Earth in some orbital pattern . Orbit Fundamentals is based on a. Orbit Shape b. Direction of satellites revolution c. Satellite Speed and Period d. Satellite Angles e. Satellite Repeaters
a. Orbit Shape
Satellite keeps moving around the Earth in some orbital pattern called Orbit Shape. Orbit Shape can be either a. Circular Orbit b. Elliptical Orbit
d. Satellite Angles
1. Angle of Inclination
Is the angle formed between the equatorial plane and the satellites orbital plane as the satellite enters the northern hemisphere.
2. Angle of Elevation
Is the angle that appears between the line from the Earth stations antenna to the satellite and the line between the Earth stations antenna and the Earths horizon.
e. Satellite Repeaters
To use a satellite for communications relay or repeater purposes ground station antenna must track or follow the satellite as it passes overhead. Height and speed only determines how long the satellite can stay connected with the ground station. Some time the satellite may disappear around the other side of the Earth. To solve this its be launched in a very long elliptical orbit.
2. Geosynchronous Satellites: A geostationary satellite revolves around the earth at a constant speed once per day over the equator. It appears to be in a fixed position to an earth-based observer. Usually geosynchronous satellites are placed at a distance of 22,300 miles or 35,860 km above the Equator. The satellite at that distance revolves around the Earth in exact 24 hours.
Since the satellite remains apparently fixed, no special earth station tracking antennas are needed The antenna can simply be pointed at the satellite and remain fixed. Continuous communications are possible. Most communication satellites used today are geosynchronous satellites.
Disadvantages of Geosynchronous Satellites: During an eclipse the Earth or moon gets between the satellite and the Sun, is causes the sunlight to be blocked from the solar panel. So an eclipse shuts off all power to the satellite. To avoid this backup batteries are used.
3. Station Keeping:
Even with a very good launch the satellite can drift somewhat from its orbit. This is called Orbital Drift. It is caused by a variety of forces like suns, moons gravitational pull, etc. The process of firing the rockets under ground control to maintain or adjust the orbit is referred to as Station Keeping
4. Altitude Control:
Satellites have to be placed in some altitude for optimal performances. This is called as Altitude Control. Stabilizing the satellite is also called as Altitude Control. Two types stabilization are there:
Spin Stabilization Three axis Stabilization
Most common is the Spin Stabilization, where the satellite spins around using the thrusters attached to it on its primary axis.
5. Satellite Positioning: In order to use a satellite, it has to be positioned in space properly, usually it a predetermined by design of the satellite and is achieved during launch. Once the position is known, the earth station antennas have to pointed at the satellite for optimal transmission and reception. The location of a satellite is generally specified in terms of latitudes and longitudes.
6. Satellite Launching:
Satellites are placed into their orbits by mounting them on top of rockets which literally shoot them into space. Occasionally, the rocket will contain more than one satellite. Here the main satellite is called as Initial Payload and others as Secondary payload. The satellite is first put into what is called a transfer orbit, a highly elliptical orbit that permits adjustments to the satellite to be made prior to its being placed into final position.
Types of Satellites
Satellites
Natural Satellites
Natural Satellites
Based on Application Remote Sensing Satellites Meteorological Satellites Communication Satellites Navigation Satellites Scientific and Military Satellites
E.g.: Moon
Geostationary Satellites
Medium Earth Orbiting Satellites Low Earth Orbiting Satellites Highly Elliptical Orbiting Satellites Polar Satellites
A. Natural Satellites: A natural satellite or moon is a celestial body that orbits a planet or smaller body, which is called the primary. Technically, the term natural satellite could refer to a planet orbiting a star, or a dwarf galaxy orbiting a major galaxy. E.g.: Moon
4. Highly Elliptical Orbiting Satellites Comprises of all satellites with a relatively low-altitude perigee and an extremely high-altitude apogee. It has the advantage of long dwell times at a point in the sky during the approach to and descent from apogee. E.g.: USs Sirius Satellite
5. Polar Satellites These satellites orbit from Northern Hemisphere to Southern hemisphere. E.g.: PSLV, Polar Wind(USA) They follow highly elliptical orbit, inclined about 86 o with an orbital period of 18 hours It gathers multi-wavelength imaging of the aurora, and measures the entry of plasma into the polar magnetosphere, etc..
2. Meteorological Satellites - a type of satellite that is primarily used to monitor the weather and climate of the Earth. - Satellites can be either polar orbiting, or geostationary, etc.. - It sees clouds and cloud systems, City lights, fires, effects of pollution, auroras, sand and dust storms, snow cover, ice mapping, boundaries of ocean currents, energy flows, etc., are other types of environmental information collected using weather satellites.
3. Communication Satellites - They aid telecommunications, as by reflecting or relaying a radio. have been a significant part of domestic and global communications since the 1970s. Uses --- Telephony, Satellite TVs, Satellite Internet, Satellite Radio, Aircraft communications, etc..
4. Navigation Satellites
Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS) is the standard generic term for satellite navigation systems that provide autonomous geo-spatial positioning with global coverage. allows small electronic receivers to determine their location (longitude, latitude, and altitude) to within a few meters using time signals transmitted along a line-of-sight by radio from satellites. Receivers on the ground with a fixed position can also be used to calculate the precise time as a reference for scientific experiments. As of 2009, the United States NAVSTAR Global Positioning System (GPS).) is the only fully operational GNSS.
5. Military and Scientific Satellites A military satellite is an artificial satellite used for a military purpose, often for gathering intelligence, as a communications satellite used for military purposes, or as a military weapon. Many cryptographic algorithms are used to encode the signals, use special frequency ranges, advanced transmitting and receiving equipments . Scientific satellites gather data for scientific analysis. This includes observations of the atmosphere of our planet, the stars, the sun and other parts of space.
Military Satellite
1. Transponders Satellite contains a receiver which picks up the transmitted signal, amplifies it, and translates it into another frequency. The transmitter-receiver combination in the satellite is known as Transponder. Uplink Upto 6GHz Downlink Upto 4GHz Typical transponder has a wide bandwidth. But use only a single signal to minimize interference and to improve communication reliability.
225-390 MHz
350-530 MHz 1530-2700 MHz
P
J L
2500-2700 MHz
3400-6425 MHz 7250-8400 MHz
S
C X
10.95-14.5 GHz
17.7-21.2 GHz 27.5-31 GHz 36-46 GHz 46-56 GHz 56-100 GHz
Ku
Kc K Q V W
3. Increasing Channel Capacity Although the transponders are quite capable, they nevertheless rapidly become overloaded with traffic. For these reasons, numerous techniques have been developed to effectively increase the band-width and signal carrying capacity of the satellite. Two of these techniques are: 1. Frequency Reuse 2. Spatial Isolation
Satellite Subsystems
Solar Panel
DC to all subsystem
Communication Subsystem
Receiver Frequency Translator Transmitter
Transponder
Other Transponders
Telemetry, Tracking, and Control Subsystem
Antenna Subsystem
Communications Antennas
Propulsion Subsystem
Telemetry Antenna
AKM
Jet Thrusters
Generally satellites have many subsystems which join together for the fully operation of the satellite. The various subsystems in a general communication satellites are: 1. Power Subsystem 2. Communication Subsystem 3. Antenna Subsystem 4. Telemetry, Tracking, and Control Subsystem 5. Propulsion Subsystem 6. Altitude Control Subsystem
Earth Stations
LNA BPF
Power Divider
BPF LO
Demodulator
Diplexer
Base Band I/P
Antenna Subsystem Carrier Oscillator
Power Divider
Demodulator
LO
GCE-Transmit
Power Subsystem
DEMUX
UP Converter
DEMUX
Down Converter
The earth station on the ground is the terrestrial base of the system. The earth station communicates with the satellite to carry out designated mission. It may be located at the end users facilities or may be located with ground-based intercommunication links between the earth station and the end user. Many earth stations are now located on top of tall buildings or in other urban areas directly where the end user resides.
The various subsystems in an earth station are: 1. Antenna Subsystem 2. Receive Subsystem 3. Transmit Subsystem 4. Ground Communication Equipment (GCE) Subsystem
1. 2. GCE Transmit Subsystem GCE Receive Subsystem
5. Power Subsystem
Satellite Routing
Satellite Routing
Inter Satellite Link (ISL)
Spot Beam
PSTN
GSM
Satellite Handover
Applications Of Satellite
5. Military Satellites
6. Space Exploration Satellites
3. Communication Satellites
4. Navigation Satellites
5. Military Satellites