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INSTRUCTIONS
(1) Assume appropriate data and state your reasons
(2) Marks are given to the right of every question
(3) Draw neat diagrams wherever necessary


1 (a) Draw and explain block diagram of DBS-TV receiver.
7 M
1 (b) Explain with block diagram:
(i) Single conversion transponder
(ii) Double conversion transponder
7 M

2 (a) Explain briefly: Sun synchronous orbit, Elliptical orbit, and Inclined orbit.
7 M
Solve any one question from Q2(b) & Q2(c)
2 (b) Explain GPS position location principle with necessary diagram and derivations.
7 M
2 (c) What does the acronym VSAT stand for? Explain network architectures for VSAT systems.
7 M

Solve any two question from Q3(a), Q3(b) & Q3(c), Q3(d)
3 (a) Draw and explain block diagram of GPS receiver.
7 M
3 (b) Explain the coding and decoding operations in DBS-TV signal with the help of block diagram.
7 M
3 (c) Describe briefly the main advantages of satellite communication and discuss the applications of satellite communication.
7 M
3 (d) Explain basic transmission line theory and derive equation of power received in dBW. (In terms of EIRP, Antenna gain and path loss.)
7 M

Solve any two question from Q4(a), Q4(b) & Q4(c), Q4(d)
4 (a) What are the differences between multiplexing and multiple access techniques.Explain briefly Code division multiple access.
7 M
4 (b) Explain the design methodology for a one-way satellite communication link with the help of one example.
7 M
4 (c) Draw and explain block diagram of telemetry, tracking, command and monitoring system for communication satellite.
7 M
4 (d) Explain Frequency division multiple access technique for satellite links.
7 M

Solve any two question from Q5(a), Q5(b) & Q5(c), Q5(d)
5 (a) Explain Kepler's three laws of planetary motion with necessary diagram and equations.
7 M
5 (b) Write short note on : Satellite launch vehicles in India.
7 M
5 (c) Explain propagation effects that are not associated with hydrometers.
7 M
5 (d) Write short note on : Satellite Antennas.
7 M



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