EECE3151 Assignment 2
EECE3151 Assignment 2
EECE3151 Assignment 2
Assignment: 2
1. What is satellite tracking, and why is it important for satellite communication?
2. Explain Uplink and Downlink and derive the receiver gain expressions for both.
3. What are the major sub-systems in Earth station?
4. What are the main advantages of using satellites for remote sensing applications?
5. Explain the sources of noise in satellite communication.
6. A satellite link operating at 14 GHz has receiver feeder losses of 1.5 dB and a free-space
loss of 207 dB. The atmospheric absorption loss is 0.5 dB, and the antenna pointing loss is
0.5 dB. Depolarization losses may be neglected. Calculate the total link loss for clear-sky
conditions.
7. Discuss in detail the Array and Reflector antennas used in satellites.
8. Describe and compare the MATV and the CATV systems.
9. Describe the significance of antenna gain and beamwidth in satellite communications.
10. Describe the various types of satellite launch systems used in modern space missions.
Compare reusable launch systems with expendable launch systems in terms of cost,
efficiency, and reliability.