STUPIDSID
1 (a)
Explain the significance of microwave frequencies in satellite communication
5 M
1 (b)
State and explain Kepler's Laws
5 M
1 (c)
What are advantages of satellite communication over terrestrial communication.
5 M
1 (d)
What is transponder ? Explain single conversion transponder
5 M
1 (e)
What is meant by polarization of Satellite signals. Explain ionospheric and rain depolarization.
5 M
2 (a)
What is telemetry tracking and command subsystem ? Explain its functioning with block diagram.
10 M
2 (b)
Draw block diagram of transmit-receive type earth station. Explain each block in
brief.
10 M
3 (a)
Explain spin stabilization and 3-axis stabilization methods. Mention their merits and demerits.
10 M
3 (b)
What do you mean by system noise temperature ? How does it affect C/N and GT ration
10 M
4 (a)
What do you understand by reliability and space qualification ? Explain significance
of bath-tub curve.
10 M
4 (b)
Explain different types of antenna used in satellite communication.
10 M
5 (a)
A Geostationary satellite is located 35° ?W. What are its look angles and range from (i) Brad ford UK station (54°N, 2°W) (ii) Blacksburg USA (37°N. 80°W).
10 M
5 (b)
What are different methods of launching of satellite ? Explain.
10 M
6 (a)
Explain SPADE system of FDMA
10 M
6 (b)
Explain with neat block diagram the FH-CDMA and DS-CDMA systems. Also list
advantages ofCDMA system.
10 M
Write short note on (any two)
7 (a)
Orbital Parameters
10 M
7 (b)
VSAT
10 M
7 (c)
Combined uplink and downlink C/N ratio.
10 M
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