SATELLITE COMMUNICATIONS
QUESTION BANK
SUB CODE:18EC732
MODULE 3
1. Explain TDMA typical frame structure.
2. A geostationary satellite at a distance of 36000 km from the surface of the earth radiates
power of 10W in the desired direction through the antenna having the gain of 20dB. What
would be the power density at a receiving site on the surface of the earth and power received
b the antenna having the effective aperture of 10 m2.
3. Explain Satellite link parameters.
4. Explain the important parameters that influence the design of a satellite communication
link.
5. Explain Faraday Effect and Scintillation effect with respect to propagation consideration
with respect to satellite link design.
6. Explain i) Demand Assigned FDMA and
ii) Preassigned FDMA.
7. Explain general TDMA frame structure.
8. With usual notation explain the satellite transmission equation.
9. Discuss the parameters influence of satellite communication links.
MODULE 5
1. Explain optical, thermal and microwave remote sensing systems.
2. Explain weather forecasting satellite applications.
3. What is a Remote Sensing satellite system? What are its applications?
4. Classify satellite remote sensing systems on the basis of radiation and spectral region used
for data acquisition, explain any one method.
5. Explain the weather forecasting satellite payload.
6. With a neat sketch, explain the working principles of i) Optical Remote Sensing
ii) Thermal Remote Sensing System.
7. Classify the sensors used in Remote sensing satellite systems.
8. Discuss the types of images taken by weather forecasting satellites.
9. Mention the applications of weather forecasting satellites.