Satellite Communications

Subject Code:(A80452)
Regulations : R16 JNTUH
Class:IV Year B.Tech ECE II Semester

Department of Electronics and communication Engineering

BHARAT INSTITUTE OF ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY
Ibrahimpatnam -501 510, Hyderabad
 analysis
Analyze propagation effects such as rain induced Analyze,Evaluate
attenuation and cloud attenuation on (Level 4, Level 5)
CO3
satellite communication

Utilize multiple access techniques like TDMA, Apply,Evaluate

CO4 (Level 3, Level 5)
CDMA, FDMA, DAMA
Knowledge,Understand
CO5 Classify various types of GPS techniques (Level 1 ,Level 2)

Discuss various packet communication Knowledge,Understand

technologies such as Aloha, slotted Aloha and (Level 1 ,Level 2)
CO6 packet reservation

V. HOW PROGRAM OUTCOMES ARE ASSESSED

Program Outcomes Level Proficienc

y assessed
by
An ability to apply knowledge of basic sciences, mathematical Assignments,
PO1 skills, engineering and technology to solve complex electronics 1 Exercises
and communication engineering problems (Fundamental
Engineering Analysis Skills). ).
PO2 An ability to identify, formulate and analyze engineering 3 Hands on
problems using knowledge of Basic Mathematics and Practice
Engineering Sciences (Engineering Problem Solving Skills). Sessions
An ability to design, implement and evaluate an electronics &
communication engineering based system, component are
PO3 process to meets desired needs within realistic constraints such 1 Lab Sessions
as economic, environmental, social, political, ethical, health and
safety, manufacturability and sustainability (Creative Skills).
PO4 An ability to provide solution and to design Electronics and - --
Communication Systems as per social needs (Social Awareness)
).
An ability to identify, formulate and apply appropriate
PO5 techniques, resources and to solve complex electronics & 1 Design
communication engineering problems (Engineering Problem Exercises
PO6 Solving
An Skills).
ability to investigate the problems in Electronics and - --
Communication field and develop suitable solutions (Creative
Skills)
An ability to communicate effectively on complex electronics
PO7 and communication engineering activities with the engineering - --
community and society at large such as writing effective reports
and making effective presentations (Communication Skills).

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 unit of home Receiver?
8 Explain in detail about satellite Understand CO1,CO2
mobile services?
9 Explain about frequencies and Understand & Apply CO5,CO6
polarization, transponder capacity
and bit rates for digital television?
10 Explain the main features of Understand & Apply CO5,CO6
Radar sat. Explain what is meant
by dawn to dusk orbit and why
the Radar sat follows such on
orbit?
Short Answer Questions:
S.No. Questions Blooms Taxonomy Course
Level Outcome
1 Give 3 different types of Evaluate CO4
applications with respect to
satellite systems?
2 Mention 3 regions to allocate Apply CO4
the frequency for satellite
services?
3 Give types of satellite services? Evaluate CO4
4 What is mean by DOMSAT, Understand CO1,CO2
INTELSAT, SARSAT?
5 What are the applications of Understand CO1,CO2
Radar sat?

6 What is ECEF? Remember CO5,CO6

7 What is dilution of precision? Remember CO1,CO2
8 What is PDOP? Remember CO5,CO6
9 Discuss Packet Reservation Understand CO1,CO2
10 Describe Tree Algorithm Remember CO5,CO6
OBJECTIVE QUESTIONS (JNTUH):
UNIT-I:
1. In the c-band transponders the uplink and downlink frequencies are about [ ]
a.6ghz, 4ghz
b.6ghz, 8ghz
c.8ghz,12ghz
d. none of the above
2. If a satellite is in a geosynchronous orbit it [ ]
a. remains in a fixed position relative to points on earth
b. moves faster than the earth rotation so as to sweep a largeportion of earth surfacein
24hour period
c. can cover 40% of earth surface
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 Understanding of the impact of engineering solutions in a global,
PO8 economic, environmental and societal context (Engineering - --
impact assessment skills).
An ability to engage in life-long learning and an understanding Seminars
PO9 of the need to keep current of the developments in the specific 1 Discussions
field of practice (Continuing education awareness).
Knowledge of contemporary issues like increased use of portable
PO10 devices, rising health care costs and etc. which influence - --
engineering design (Social awareness).
An ability to use current techniques, skills and modern Design
PO11 engineering tools necessary to analyze electronics 3 Exercises,
&communication engineering practice (Practical engineering Seminars,
analysis skills). Design
Paper
An ability to apply creativity in design and development of Exercises,
Presentation
PO12 electronic circuits, equipment, components, sub-systems and 1 Developmen
s
systems (Software and Hardware Interface). t of
Prototypes,
1: Slight (Low) 2: Moderate (Medium) 3: Substantial (High) - : Mini
None
Projects
VI. HOW PROGRAM SPECIFIC OUTCOMES ARE ASSESSED

Proficien
cy
Program Specific Outcomes (PSO) Level
assessed
by
PSO Professional Skills: An ability to understand the basic
1 concepts in Electronics & Communication Engineering and to Lectures,
apply them to understand various problems in satellite 3 Assignme
communication nts
PSO Problem-solving Skills: An ability to solve complex
2 Electronics and communication Engineering problems, using 1 Projects
link budget analysis.
PSO Successful Career and Entrepreneurship: An
3 understanding of social-awareness & environmental- Guest
wisdom along with ethical responsibility to have a 1 Lectures
successful career and to sustain passion and zeal for real-
world applications using optimal resources as an
Entrepreneur.
1: Slight
2: Moderate (Medium) 3: Substantial (High) - : None
(Low)

VII. SYLLABUS
UNIT I
Communication Satellite : Orbit and description: A brief history of Satellite Communication,
Satellite frequency bands, Satellite systems, Applications, Orbital period and velocity, Effects of

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3. https://nptel.ac.in/courses/117105131/31
GATE SYLLABUS: NA
IES SYLLABUS: NA
VIII. COURSE PLAN-COURSE (WEEK WISE):

Sessio Teac

Outcomes

Reference
n hing

Learning
Course
Topic
Week

Met
hod
ologi
es
UNIT 1
1 Define Orbit Chalk
Introduction to Orbit
&
and description
1 T1 Talk
2 A brief history of Describe the history Chalk
Satellite of Satellite &
Communication Communication Talk
3 Define frequency Chalk
Satellite frequency
bands &
bands,
Talk
4 Explain Satellite PPT
Satellite systems,
systems &
Applications
Applications
5 Orbital period and Define Orbital PPT
velocity period and velocity
6 2 Discuss the effects Chalk
Effects of Orbital
of Orbital inclination &
inclination
Talk
7 Azimuth and Calculate Azimuth Semi
Elevation and Elevation nar
8 Coverage angle and Compute Coverage GD
slant range angle and slant range

Define Eclipse, Chal

Eclipse, Orbital
9 Orbital Perturbations T1 k&
Perturbations
Talk
10 3 Describe Eclipse, Chal
Eclipse, Orbital
Orbital Perturbations k&
Perturbations
Talk
11 Explain the PPT
Placement of a Satellite in
Placement of a
a Geo- Stationary orbit.
Satellite in a Geo-

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 Spectrum Transmission and
Reception?
6 Explain in detail about Frame Understand CO5,CO6
Structure, Burst Structure,
Satellite Switched TDMA in
TDMA?
7 Explain FDMA and calculation Apply CO4
of C/N?
8 Discuss the propagation effects Understand CO5,CO6
such as cloud attenuation?
9 Explain various multiple access Understand CO5,CO6
techniques
10 Explain intermodulation & Understand CO5,CO6
Calculate the C-N
Short Answer Questions:
S.No. Questions Blooms Taxonomy Course
Level Outcome
1 What is single mode of Remember CO1,CO2
operation
2 What are the methods of Analyze CO3
multiple access techniques
3 What is CDMA Remember CO5,CO6
4 What is SCPC Remember CO5,CO6
5 Write a short note on On-board Remember CO1,CO2
Processing?
6 Explain the Characteristics of Understand CO1,CO2
DAMA?
7 Define Tropospheric Scintillation Remember CO1,CO2
8 Define lonospeheric Scintillation Remember CO1,CO2
9 Discuss the various types of Understand CO5,CO6
Types of Demand Assignment
10 Discuss the Frame Structure and Understand CO5,CO6
Burst Structure
UNIT-IV:
Long Answer Questions:
S.No. Questions Blooms Taxonomy Course
Level Outcome
1 Explain the role of Transmitter Understand CO1,CO2
and receiver in earth station?
2 What are the types of Tracking Remember CO1,CO2
systems?
3 What is Terrestrial interface? Remember CO5,CO6
4 Analyze power test methods in Analyze CO3

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 Stationary orbit.
12 Describe the PPT
Placement of a Satellite in Placement of a
a Geo- Stationary orbit. Satellite in a Geo-
Stationary orbit
MOCK TEST-1
UNIT 1I
13 Introduction to Define Satellite Sub- Chalk
Satellite Sub- Systems &
4 Systems Talk
14 Explain Attitude and Chalk
Attitude and Orbit
Orbit control system &
control system
Talk
15 Describe TT&C PPT
TT&C subsystem
subsystem
16 Attitude Control Explain Attitude Semin
subsystem Control subsystem ar
Bridge Class 1
17 Describe the Power Chalk
Power systems,
systems, T 2. &
communication
5 communication Talk
subsystems
subsystems
18 Satellite Antenna Draw & Expalin Chalk
Equipm Satellite Antenna &
ent. Equipment. Talk
19 Compute basic PPT
Basic transmission
transmission theory,
theory, system noise,
system noise,
20 Compute PPT
Temperature and G/T
Temperature and G/T
ratio
ratio
Bridge Class 2
21 Compute and analyse Chalk
Basic link analysis,
Basic link analysis, &
interference Analysis
interference Analysis Talk
22 6 Design of satellite Design of satellite Chalk
links for a specified links for a specified &
C/N C/N Talk
23 Design of satellite Design of satellite PPT
links for a specified links for a specified
C/N C/N
24 Compute Link Semin
Link budget.
budget. ar
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 6 Write a brief note on basic link Remember CO1,CO2
analysis
7 Calculate link budget Apply CO4
8 Discuss about noise temperature, Understand CO1,CO2
G/T ratio, C/N ratio, ionospheric
scintillation and cloud attenuation
9 Discuss the operations of the Understand CO1,CO2
subsystems of satellite
10 Perform basic link analysis Apply CO4
Short Answer Questions:
S.No. Questions Blooms Taxonomy Course
Level Outcome
1 Give the two segments of basic Analyze CO3
satellite communication
2 Write a short note son attitude Analyze CO3
control
3 What is declination Understand CO1,CO2
4 What is meant by payload Remember CO1,CO2
5 What is meant by transponder Understand CO5,CO6
6 What is an propellant Understand CO5,CO6
7 What is meant by frequency Analyze CO3
reuse
8 What is meant by spot beam Remember CO1,CO2
antenna?
9 Discuss sky noise Understand CO1,CO2
10 Define system noise Remember CO1,CO2
temperature
UNIT-III:
Long Answer Questions:
S.No. Questions Blooms Taxonomy Course
Level Outcome
1 What is Atmospheric Remember CO5,CO6
Absorption, Troposphere and
Ionosphere Scintillation & Low
angle fading?
2 Explain about Rain induced Understand CO1,CO2
attenuation & Rain induced
polarization interference?
3 Differences between FDMA, Analyze CO3
TDMA, DAMA?
4 Explain DAMA and Types of Understand CO1,CO2
Demand Assignment?
5 What is CDMA Spread Analyze CO3
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 Bridge Class 3
UNIT III
25 Define Propagation T2 Chal
Introduction to
effects k&
Propagation effects
7 Talk
26 Explain Atmospheric Chal
Atmospheric
Absorption k&
Absorption
Talk
27 Cloud Attenuation. Define Cloud PPT
Attenuation.
28 Troposphere and Describe PPT
Ionosphere Troposphere and
Scintillation Ionosphere
Scintillation
Bridge Class 4
29 Low angle fading Explain Low angle Chal
fading k&
Talk
30 8 Rain induced Analyze Rain Chal
attenuation, rain induced attenuation, k&
induced rain induced Talk
polarization polarization
interference. interference.
31 Frequency division Describe Frequency Semi
Multiple Access division Multiple nar
(FDMA) Access (FDMA)
32 Calculation of C/N Compute C/N PPT
Bridge Class 5
I Mid Examinations
33 Time division Explain Time Chal
Multiple Access division Multiple k&
9 (TDMA) Access (TDMA) Talk
34 Define Frame Chal
Frame Structure,
Structure, Burst k&
Burst Structure
Structure T1 Talk
35 Descibe Satellite Chal
Satellite Switched
Switched TDMA k&
TDMA
Talk
36 On-board Analyze On-board PPT
Processing Processing
Bridge Class 6
37 Demand Describe Demand PPT
Assignment Assignment Multiple
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 Earth Station?
5 What are the Lower Orbit Remember CO5,CO6
considerations?
6 Explain about Radio and satellite Understand CO1,CO2
Navigation?
7 Discuss the Principles for GPS Understand CO5,CO6
position Location?
8 Explain about GPS Receivers? Understand CO1,CO2
9 Explain about GPS C/A code Understand CO5,CO6
Accuracy?
10 What is Differential GPS? Remember CO5,CO6
Short Answer Questions:
S.No. Questions Blooms Taxonomy Course
Level Outcome
1 Define earth segment Understand CO1,CO2
2 What is meant by ODU and IDU? Remember CO5,CO6
3 What is an EIRP? Remember CO5,CO6
4 Define Noise Factor? Understand CO1,CO2
5 What is antenna loss? Remember CO1,CO2
6 Write the equation of losses for Apply CO4
clear sky conditions?
7 Explain the Satellite navigation Remember CO1,CO2
8 What is a tracking System Remember CO1,CO2
9 Discuss various Earth Station Understand CO5,CO6
Technologies
10 Describe GPS Position Location Understand CO5,CO6
Principles
UNIT-V:
Long Answer Questions:
S.No. Questions Blooms Taxonomy Course
Level Outcome
1 Explain the method of M/G/1 Understand CO1,CO2
queue in Message Transmission
by FDMA?
2 Explain the Message Analyze CO3
Transmission by TDMA?
3 What is PURE ALOHA-Satellite Remember CO1,CO2
Packet Switching?
4 Explain about slotted aloha? Understand CO5,CO6
5 Describe Packet Reservation? Remember CO5,CO6
6 Explain Tree Algorithm? Apply CO4
7 Explain about indoor and outdoor Apply CO4

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 SATELLITE COMMUNICATIONS (A80452)
NPTEL COURSE: noc17_ec14(SATELLITE COMM)
COURSE PLANNER

I. COURSE OVERVIEW :
This course introduces the fundamentals of satellite communications that are
important to communication system. It says about line-of-sight propagation paths and
made possible transonic transmission of microwaves with their large bandwidth, satellite
is a essential form of telecommunication and it has a large height to see large portion of
area. Due to interference consideration, communication satellites must maintain a
certain separation and thus only a limited number of satellites can be placed in geo-
stationary orbit to provide communication fora region. In addition only certain radio
frequency bands and later on efficiency of the satellite communication systems are being
increased by using higher band of frequency by increasing spectrum efficiency,
developing high gain multiple spot beam antennas and frequency reusing technique.
II. PREREQUISITES:
Level Credit Periods/Week Prerequisites
UG s4 4 Analog & digital communications and Knowledge of
Antennas
III. COURSE OBJECTIVE

1. To understand the basic terminology and concepts of satellite communication

To understand the various subsystems of satellite and develop an overall

2. understanding of how the satellite works in a practical manner

3. Assess the importance of propagation effects on satellite communications

Develop the understanding of the benefit of multiple access techniques for satellite
4.
communications
5. To have knowledge of various GPS operations as well as their usage in real time field.

6. Understand packet communication methodologies related to satellite communications

IV. COURSE OUTCOME
Bloom’s Taxonomy
S.No Description
Level
Understand different types of satellites, Knowledge,Understand
CO1 launching methods and calculate the various (Level 1 ,Level 2)
parameters of satellite orbits
Understand various satellite subsystems and Knowledge,Understand
CO2 perform basic link analysis & interference (Level 1 ,Level 2)

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 Navigation Lect
ure
51 Explain GPS Position Gues
GPS Position Location principles t
Location principles Lect
ure
52 Draw & Explain GPS PPT
GPS receivers,
receivers
Bridge Class 9
53 Compute GPS C/A Chal
GPS C/A Code
Code Accuracy k&
Accuracy
14 Talk
54 Describe Differential GD
Differential GPS.
GPS.
55 Draw Differential PPT
Revision
GPS.
56 Analyze Differential PPT
Revision
GPS.
Bridge Class 10
UNIT – V
57 Introduction to Describe Satellite Chalk
Satellite Packet Packet &
communications communications Talk
58 15 Message Analyze Message T 3. PPT
Transmission by Transmission by
FDMA FDMA
59 Explain M/G/1 Chalk
M/G/1 Queue Queue &
Talk
60 Message Describe Message PPT
Transmission by Transmission by
TDMA, TDMA,
Bridge Class 11
61 PURE ALOHA- Describe PURE Chalk
Satellite Packet ALOHA- Satellite &
16 switching Packet switching Talk
62 Explain Slotted Chalk
Slotted aloha,
aloha, Packet &
Packet Reservation
Reservation Talk
63 Analyze Tree GD
Tree Algorithm
Algorithm
64 Explain Tree PPT
Revision
Algorithm
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 d. both ‘a’ and ‘c’
3. A body stabilized satellite [ ]
a. uses a solar panels whose cells are continually oriented towards the sun
b. uses a spinning satellite to maintain orientation in space
c. uses a spinning momentum wheel to maintain orientation in space
d. both ‘a’ and ‘c’.
4. The satellite orbit that is highly inclined, elliptical and eccentric is the [ ]
a. molniya orbit
b. Geo stationary orbit
c. Geo synchronous orbit
d. both
5. Kepler’s first law states?
a. The path followed by a satellite around the primary will be an ellipse.
b. The path followed by a satellite around the primary will be an circle.
c. The path followed by a satellite around the primary will be an sphere
d. None of the above
6. Calculate the radius of a circular orbit for which the period is 1 day?
a.42.241Km b.42.241m c.4.241Km d.2.241Km
7. What is Apogee?
a. The point farthest from earth b. The point nearest from earth
c. The point smallest from earth d. None of the above
8. What is Perigee?
a. The point farthest from earth b. The point longest from earth
c. The point closest approach to earth d. None of the above
9. What is Ascending node?
a. The point where the orbit crosses the equatorial plane going from south to north
b. The point longest from earth
c. The point closest approach to earth
d. None of the above
10. What is True anomaly?
a. The true anomaly is the angle from perigee to the satellite position, measured at the earth’s
center.
b. The point longest from earth
c. The point closest approach to earth
d. None of the above
UNIT-II:
1. In the c-band transponders the uplink and downlink frequencies are about [ ]
a.6ghz, 4ghz b.6ghz, 8ghz c.8ghz, 12ghz d. none of the above
2. If a satellite is in a geosynchronous orbit , it [ ]
a. remains in a fixed position relative to points on earth
b. moves faster than the earth rotation so as to sweep a large portion of earth surface in a
24hour period
c. can cover 40% of earth surface
d. both ‘a’ and ‘c’

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Orbital inclination, Azimuth and Elevation , Coverage angle and slant Range, Eclipse, Orbital
Perturbations, Placement of a Satellite in a Geo- Stationary orbit.

UNIT II
Satellite Sub-Systems: Attitude and Orbit control system, TT&C subsystem, Attitude Control
subsystem, Power systems, communication subsystems, Satellite Antenna Equipment.

Satellite Link: Basic transmission theory, system noise, and Temperature and G/T ratio. Basic
link analysis, interference Analysis, Design of satellite links for a specified C/N, (with and
without frequency reuse), Link budget.

UNIT III
Propagation effects: Introduction, Atmospheric Absorption, and Cloud Attenuation.
Troposphere and Ionosphere Scintillation and Low angle fading, Rain induced attenuation, rain
induced polarization interference.

Multiple Access: Frequency division Multiple Access (FDMA)- Introduction, Calculation of

C/N, Time division Multiple Access (TDMA)-Frame Structure, Burst Structure, Satellite
Switched TDMA, On-board Processing, Demand Assignment Multiple Access (DAMA)—Types
of Demand Assignment, Characteristics, CDMA Spread Spectrum Transmission and Reception.
UNIT IV
Earth Station Technology: Transmitters, Receivers, Antennas, Tracking systems, Terrestrial
interface, Power test methods, Lower Orbit considerations.
Satellite Navigation and Global Positioning Systems: Radio and satellite Navigation, GPS
Position Location principles, GPS receivers, GPS C/A Code Accuracy, Differential GPS.
UNIT V
Satellite Packet Communications: Message Transmission by FDMA: M/G/1 Queue, Message
Transmission by TDMA, PURE ALOHA-Satellite Packet Switching, Slotted aloha, Packet
Reservation, Tree Algorithm.
TEXT BOOKS:
1. Satellite Communication–Timothy Pratt, Charles Bostian, Jeremy Allnutt, 2 nd Edition,2003,Jhon
Wiley & Sons..
2. Satellite Communications Engineering- Wilbur, L.Pritchand, Robert A.Nelson and Heuri
G.Suyderhoud,2nd Ed., Pearson publications.
3. Digital Satellite Communications- Tri.T.Ha, 2nd Edition,1990, Mc.Graw Hill.
REFERENCE BOOKS:
1. Satellite Communications- Dennis Roddy, 2nd Edition,1996, Mc.Graw Hill.
2. Satellite Communications Design Principles – M.Richcharia.2nd Edition, BSP,2003.
Fundamentals of Satellite Communications—K.N.Raja Rao, PHI, 2004.
NPTEL Web Courses:
1. https://onlinecourses.nptel.ac.in/noc17_ec14
NPTEL Video Courses:
1. https://nptel.ac.in/courses/106105082/33
2. https://nptel.ac.in/courses/117105131

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3. A body stabilized satellite [ ]
a. uses a solar panels whose cells are continually oriented towards the sun
b. uses a spinning satellite to maintain orientation in space
c. uses a spinning momentum wheel to maintain orientation in space
d. both ‘a’ and ‘c’.
4. Clarke orbit is another name for a _____________________
5. In a spin stabilized satellite the spin axis is perpendicular to the ____________
6. The satellite in which solar cells are mounted on panels external to the space craft body
allowing them to be oriented__________________________
7. Mention the different services of satellite systems.
a. Broadcasting satellite services
b. Signal transmission
c. Information transmission
d. None of the above
8. Mention the apogee height.
a. ra = a(1+e), Ha =R-ra
b. ra = a(1+e), Ha =R-rp
c. ra = a(1+e), Ha = ra-R
d. None of above
9. Define Universal time day.
a. UT day =1/24(hours+minutes/60+seconds/3600)
b. UT day =1/24(hours+minutes+seconds/3600)
c. UT day =1/24(hours+minutes/6+seconds/360)
d. None of above
10. The down link frequency in the C band transponder is

e. a. 6 GHz b. 4 GHz c.14 GHz d.11 GHz

UNIT-III:
1. The satellite orbit that is highly inclined, elliptical and eccentric is the [ ]
a. molniya orbit b. Geo stationary orbit
c. Geo synchronous orbit d. both ‘a’ and ‘c’
2. In circular Geo-stationary orbit in the equatorial plane [ ]
a. The apogee equals the perigee
b. The apogee is twice the perigee
c. The perigee is twice the apogee
d. none of these
3. The multiple satellite access technique suitable only for digital transmission is the [ ]
a. TDMA b. FDMA c. CDMA d. Both ’a’ and ‘b’
4. A payload that is invariable in all communications satellites is the [ ]
a. Optical mouse b. VHRR c. Transponder d. Videocon
camera
5. The noise power can be calculated by _________________
6. To ensure the long life expectancy of every part of a satellite is ______________

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 Multiple Access Access (DAMA)
10 (DAMA)
38 Compare the Types Chal
Types of Demand
of Demand k&
Assignment
Assignment Talk
Characteristics,
Characteristics,
39 CDMA Spread Explain CDMA Chal
Spectrum Spread Spectrum k&
Transmission Transmission Talk
40 CDMA Spread Explain CDMA PPT
Spectrum Spread Spectrum
Reception Transmission
Bridge Class 7
UNIT – IV
41 Introduction to Explain Earth Station T2 Chal
Earth Station Technology k&
11 Technology Talk
42 Transmitters, Define Transmitters, PPT
Receivers Receivers
43 Antennas, Tracking Analyze Antennas, PPT
systems Tracking systems
44 Terrestrial Describe Terrestrial PPT
interface, interface
Bridge Class 8
45 Analyze Power test Chal
Power test methods methods k&
12 Talk
46 Lower Orbit Explain Lower Orbit Chal
cons considerations. k&
idera Talk
tions
.
47 Introduction to Describe Satellite PPT
Satellite Navigation Navigation
48 Introduction to Describe Satellite PPT
Satellite Navigation Navigation
MOCK TEST -
II
49 Introduction to Define Global T 3. Chal
Global Positioning Positioning Systems k&
13 Systems: Talk
50 Radio and satellite Describe the Radio Gues
Navigation and satellite t
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8. In______________, the effects of Doppler shift is negligible
9. A navigation frame is transmitted once every ____________ seconds.
10. The geographical representation of a satellite antenna’s radiation pattern is called
__________
WEBSITES:
1. www.pearsoned.co.in/johngproakis
2. www.google.com
3. www.wikipedia.com
4. www.satellite communications.com
5. www.dspguru.com
EXPERT DETAILS:
1. Taha tetik: progam manager, satellite engineer expert
2. Manav R.Bhatnagar (PROF), IIT-DELHI
3. Subratka (PROF), IIT-DELHI
4. C.S.Ramalingam (ASS.PROF), IIT-MADRAS
5. Muralidhar kulakarni (PROF), IIT-KHARAGPUR
JOURNALS:
1. International journal of satellite communication and networking
2. International journal of satellite communication policies and management
3. International journal of satellite communication and remote sensing
4. Indian journal of science and technology
5. Journal of telecommunication systems and management
6. Journal of earth science and climate changes
LIST OF TOPICS FOR STUDENT SEMINARS:
1. Communication Satellites.
2. Fixed Service Satellites.
3. Broad Cast Satellites.
4. Satellite Orbits.
5. Satellite Link Design.
6. GPS System In Satellites.
CASE STUDIES/SMALL PROJECTS:
1. Case study on bringing broad band connectivity to trains with satellite communication.
2. Case study on land satellite communication.
3. Case study on orbit communication systems.
4. Vehicle theft location intimation n by GPS or GSM to the owner.
5. A naval mobile antenna for KU band satellite communication.

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7. In order to maintain and to reduce ___________products the power amplifier must be run
below its maximum output power.
8. The DBS-TV operating frequency range is________________
9. The degree to which the transmitter o/p power is reduced below its peak o/p power is known
as____________________
10. To ensure the long life expectancy of every part of a satellite is ______________
UNIT-IV:
1. The overall C/N ratio is determined by [ ]
a. 1/(1/(C/N)up+1/(C/N)dn)
b. (1/(C/N)up-1/(C/N)dn)
c. 1/(1/(C/N)up-1/(C/N)dn)
d. none of these
2. The time period of satellites orbit is [ ]
a. (2πr3/2)/μ1/2 b. (2πr2/3)/μ1/2 c. Not determined
d. 24 hours
3. The DBS-TV operating frequency range is________________
4. The degree to which the transmitter o/p power is reduced below its peak o/p power is known
as____________________
5. The units of ‘G/T’ are _________
6. To be perfectly geostationary, the orbit of satellite needs to have ____________
7. GEO satellites locate at a distance of__________ km from it’s earth surface
8. The round trip propagation delay between two earth stations through a geosynchronous
satellite is between [ ]
a. 50 to 100ms b. 154 to 253ms c. 306 to 456ms d.
500 to 600ms
9. In a communication satellite, the telephone channels are assembled in [ ]
a.AM b. FM c.TDM d.FDM
10. Geostationary satellites are generally put in ______ orbit and domestic satellites in ______
orbit
a.polar, inclined b.polar, equatorial c. equatorial, polar d. inclined, polar
UNIT-V:
1. TDMA stands for [ ]
a. Target Domain Modulation Antenna b. Time division Multiple Access
c. Transistorized Detector Muting Antenna d. Transit Delay Manipulation Aerial
2. DAMA stands for __________________________
3. The precise positioning service code has a 1.023 MHz chip rate, a period of 1 ms, and is used
primarily to Acquire the _____________
4. SPADE is an acronym for ______________
5. If the digital address is used to continually change the frequency of the carrier, the system is
referred to as_______________
6. ______________ cannot be demodulated accurately if the receiver does not possess a
dispreading circuit that matches the code word generator in the transmitter.
7. FDMA is a method of multiple accessing where a given RF bandwidth is divided into smaller
frequency bands called ________________
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 procedures for the geostationary
satellite orbit
9 Discuss about TT & C Understand CO1,CO2
subsystem and AOCS subsystem
of satellites
10 Explain about interference Analyze CO3
analysis in satellite
communication
Short Answer Questions:
S.No. Questions Blooms Course
Taxonomy Outcome
Level
1 Define satellite communications Understand CO1,CO2
2 What is satellite Analyze CO3
3 State kepler’s laws Remember CO1,CO2
4 Define Apogee and Perigee Understand CO5,CO6
5 Define ascending node and Understand CO5,CO6
descending node

6 What is meant by azimuth angle Apply CO4

and look angle?
7 Define three types of Understand CO1,CO2
applications with respect to
satellites
8 State kepler’s third law Remember CO1,CO2
9 State kepler’s second law Remember CO5,CO6
10 What are geostationary Analyze CO3
satellites?
UNIT –II:
Long Answer Questions:
S.No. Questions Blooms Taxonomy Course
Level Outcome
1 Explain in details about Understand CO1,CO2
antenna look angles and the
polar mount
2 Explain about launching Understand CO1,CO2
satellites
3 Draw the block diagram of Remember CO1,CO2
TT&C and explain its blocks
4 Describe briefly antenna Remember CO5,CO6
subsystem
5 Design of satellite links for a Apply CO4
specified C/N

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 Bridge Class 12
II Mid Examinations
IX. MAPPING COURSE OUTCOMES LEADING TO THE ACHIEVEMENT OF
PROGRAM OUTCOME AND PROGRAM SPECIFIC OUTCOMES:
Program
Course Outcomes

Specific
Program Outcomes (PO)
Outcomes
(PSO)
P P
P P
PO PO PO PO PO PO PO PO PO PO S PS S
O O
2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 O O2 O
1 12
1 3
CO1 1 3 - - - - - - - - 3 1 3 1 -
CO2 1 - 1 - - - - - 1 - - - 1 3 -
CO3 - 3 1 - 1 - - - - - - - 3 1 -
CO4 - - 1 - - - - - - - - - 1 3 -
CO5 - 1 - - - - - - 1 - - - 1 3 -
CO6 - 3 - - - - - - - - 3 - 3 1 -
1: Slight 2: Moderate
3: Substantial (High) - : None
(Low) (Medium)
X. QUESTION BANK: (JNTUH)
DESCRIPTIVE QUESTIONS:
UNIT –I
Long Answer Questions:

S.No. Questions Blooms Taxonomy Course

Level Outcome
1 Explain about frequency Understand CO1,CO2
allocations of satellites
2 What is meant by polar Analyze CO3
orbiting? Explain in detail
3 Explain in detail the Analyze CO3
geocentric equatorial
coordinate system
4 Explain in detail top centric Analyze CO3
horizon coordinate system
5 State kepler’s three laws of Remember CO1,CO2
planetary system
6 What are the applications of Analyze CO3
satellite communication?
7 Discuss about various types of Understand CO1,CO2
satellite orbits LEO, MEO and
GEO.
8 Explain about launching Analyze CO3

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