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1.
a) A satellite at a distance of 40,000 Km from a point on the

earth surface radiates a power of 10 W from a transmit
antenna gain of 50 W in the direction of the observer. Find the
flux density at the receiving point and the power received by
an antenna at this point with an effective area of 10 m2 .
b) In the above case the satellite operates at a frequency of 11
GHz. The receiving antenna has a gain of 52.3 dB. Find
received power.
2. Write a note on reliability and space qualification of Satellite

indicating Bath Tub Curve.
3. Calculate path loss for operating frequency 20.2 GHz and at a

distance of 40,000 Km at a point on the earth surface.
4. Calculate transmit EIRP for an antenna having the following

data:
Transmit power per carrier- 0.28 W,
antenna feeder loss-1.00 dB,
antenna pointing loss-0.70 dB
transmitter antenna gain 45.21dB.
5. Calculate received power with parabolic reflector antenna for
an EIRP of 37.9 dB and path loss of 4 dB, antenna feeder loss-
1.00 dB, antenna pointing loss-0.70 dB and no rain condition.
Discuss the advantages of satellite communication
Discuss briefly the history of satellite communication including the early experiments that were
conducted which finally led the path to the development of satellite communication.
Give some uses of satellite communication and discuss the frequency bands used for different
satellite communication applications.
A satellite is in an elliptical orbit with a perigee of 1000km and an apogee of 4000km.Using a mean
earth radius of 6378.14km, find the period of the orbit in hours, minutes and seconds. Also calculate
the eccentricity of the orbit.
Define subsatellite point with relevant diagram. Define zenith and nadir.
The earth subtends an angle 17° when viewed from geostationary orbit. What are the dimensions and
gain of an antenna (having 60% efficiency) that will provide coverage at 4GHz?
Discuss how satellite is launched in GEO orbit through Parking Orbit and GTO with relevant
diagrams.
Find incremental velocity required to place a satellite in GTO from parking orbit at 560km and the
incremental velocity required from GTO to GSO. Assume zero inclination for GTO and GSO.
Draw and explain a single conversion bent pipe transponder.
What do you understand by System Noise Temperature?

Suppose we have a 4GHz receiver with the following gains and noise temperatures: Tin=25K,
TRF=50K, TIF=1000K, Tm=500K, GRF=23dB, GIF=30dB. Calculate the system noise temperature
assuming mixer has a gain Gm=0dB.
Recalculate the system noise temperature when mixer has 10dB loss.
How can the noise temperature of the receiver be minimized when the mixer has a loss of 10dB?
Write a short note on the following:
i) Demand Assigned Multiple Access
ii) DTH Technology
iii) Equipment Reliability
Compare TDMA and FDMA multiple Access Techniques.
a) Discuss the drawbacks of Passive satellites.
b) Compare Active and Passive Satellites.
c) State the 3 laws of planetary motion and derive the velocity and time period
of a circular orbit.
d) A satellite is in an elliptical orbit with a perigee of 1000km and an apogee

of 4000km.Using a mean earth radius of 6378.14km, find the period of the
orbit in hours, minutes and seconds. Also calculate the eccentricity of the
orbit.
2. a) Discuss the main features of geostationary orbit.
b) Derive the height of a geostationary satellite and state the difference

between a GEO and GSO satellite.
c) Discuss how satellite is launched in GEO orbit through Parking Orbit and
GTO with relevant diagrams.
Find incremental velocity required to place a satellite in GTO from parking
orbit at 560km and the incremental velocity required from GTO to GSO.
Assume zero inclination for GTO and GSO.
3. a) Define Elevation (El) and derive the expression for cos(El).

b) Explain the following satellite subsystems-
i) AOCS
ii) TTC
4. a) Explain with relevant diagrams –Large earth station transmitter
b) Discuss the different Multiple Access Techniques used for satellite

communication.
1. a) Discuss the drawbacks of Passive satellites.
b) Compare Active and Passive Satellites.
c) State the 3 laws of planetary motion and derive the velocity and time period
of a circular orbit.

of 4000km.Using a mean earth radius of 6378.14km, find the period of the
orbit in hours, minutes and seconds. Also calculate the eccentricity of the
orbit.
2. a) Discuss the main features of geostationary orbit.
b) Derive the height of a geostationary satellite and state the difference

between a GEO and GSO satellite.
c) Discuss how satellite is launched in GEO orbit through Parking Orbit and
GTO with relevant diagrams.
orbit at 560km and the incremental velocity required from GTO to GSO.
Assume zero inclination for GTO and GSO.
3. a) Define Elevation (El) and derive the expression for cos(El).
b) Explain the following satellite subsystems-

i) AOCS
ii) TTC
4. a) Explain with relevant diagrams –Large earth station transmitter
b) Discuss the different Multiple Access Techniques used for satellite

communication.
a) Discuss Active and Passive Satellites.
b) State the 3 laws of planetary motion. Derive the velocity and time period of
a satellite in circular orbit.
c) Discuss applications of satellite communication. What are the frequency

bands used for different satellite communication applications.

of 4000km from the surface of the earth. Using a mean earth radius of
6378.14km, find the period of the orbit in hours, minutes and seconds. Also
calculate the eccentricity of the orbit.
a) Discuss the features of geostationary orbits.
b) The earth subtends an angle 18° when viewed from geostationary orbit.
What are the dimensions and gain of an antenna (having 50% efficiency)
that will provide coverage at 3GHz?
c) Discuss how satellite is launched in Geostationary (GEO) orbit through

Parking Orbit and Geostationary Transfer Orbit (GTO) with relevant
diagrams.
orbit at 560km and the incremental velocity required from GTO to
Geosynchronous Orbit (GSO). Assume zero inclination for GTO and GSO.
a) Briefly discuss the subsystems of a satellite.
b) What do you understand by System Noise Temperature?

Suppose there is a 4GHz receiver with the following gains and noise
temperatures: Tin=25K, TRF=50K, TIF=1000K, Tm=500K, GRF=23dB,
GIF=30dB. Calculate the system noise temperature assuming mixer has a
gain Gm=0dB.
Recalculate the system noise temperature when mixer has 10dB loss.
How can the noise temperature of the receiver be minimized when the
mixer has a loss of 10dB?
Write short notes on the following topics:

a) Demand Assigned Multiple Access
b) DTH Technology
c) CDMA
d) Equipment Reliability
Problems from:
https://www.tutorialsweb.com/satcom/link-power-budget/antenna-gain.htm
what is the operating principle of GPS?
How was GPS developed?
What is the accuracy of a GPS receiver?
Can GPS determine the direction in which you are

pointing, from a single reading?
Does GPS work indoors?
Who manages the GPS system?
How many satellites does GPS require?
What critical development allowed the idea of GPS

satellites to become a reality?
How is the GPS system organized?
What is the general nature of the equations related to the

received signals?
What are some of the specifics on the satellites of the

space segment?
What is the nature of the encoding for the transmitted

signals?
What about the control segment?
What are some details of the receiver segment?
There are GPS-related terms such as GLONASS, Galileo,

BeiDou, and QZSS. What are they?
I don’t see GNSS on that list. What’s the difference
between GPS and GNSS?
 Articulate how GNSS satellites enable the positioning of objects

relative to local or global reference frames.
 Justify which GNSS tools and techniques are most appropriate
for a particular scientific question.
 Distinguish between the accuracy and precision possible using
different GNSS hardware and software.
 List and describe the sources of uncertainty in GNSS
measurements.
 Complete a conceptual diagram of a GNSS system and the
related parts.
 Recognize and articulate how GNSS-assisted research provides
a societal benefit.
For More GPS questions:
https://globalguideline.com/interview/questions/
GPS_Interview_Questions_and_Answers_
Detailed study about active, passive sensor,

electromagnetic spectrum
RADAR detail as given in notes
Atmospheric Attenuation details

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1.

a) A satellite at a distance of 40,000 Km from a point on the

2. Write a note on reliability and space qualification of Satellite

3. Calculate path loss for operating frequency 20.2 GHz and at a

4. Calculate transmit EIRP for an antenna having the following

Discuss the advantages of satellite communication

Draw and explain a single conversion bent pipe transponder.

What do you understand by System Noise Temperature?

Compare TDMA and FDMA multiple Access Techniques.

a) Discuss the drawbacks of Passive satellites.

b) Compare Active and Passive Satellites.

d) A satellite is in an elliptical orbit with a perigee of 1000km and an apogee

2. a) Discuss the main features of geostationary orbit.

b) Derive the height of a geostationary satellite and state the difference

3. a) Define Elevation (El) and derive the expression for cos(El).

4. a) Explain with relevant diagrams –Large earth station transmitter

b) Discuss the different Multiple Access Techniques used for satellite

1. a) Discuss the drawbacks of Passive satellites.

b) Compare Active and Passive Satellites.

d) A satellite is in an elliptical orbit with a perigee of 1000km and an apogee

2. a) Discuss the main features of geostationary orbit.

b) Derive the height of a geostationary satellite and state the difference

3. a) Define Elevation (El) and derive the expression for cos(El).

b) Explain the following satellite subsystems-

b) Discuss the different Multiple Access Techniques used for satellite

c) Discuss applications of satellite communication. What are the frequency

d) A satellite is in an elliptical orbit with a perigee of 1000km and an apogee

a) Discuss the features of geostationary orbits.

c) Discuss how satellite is launched in Geostationary (GEO) orbit through

a) Briefly discuss the subsystems of a satellite.

b) What do you understand by System Noise Temperature?

Write short notes on the following topics:

what is the operating principle of GPS?

How was GPS developed?

What is the accuracy of a GPS receiver?

Can GPS determine the direction in which you are

Does GPS work indoors?

Who manages the GPS system?

How many satellites does GPS require?

What critical development allowed the idea of GPS

How is the GPS system organized?

What is the general nature of the equations related to the

What are some of the specifics on the satellites of the

What is the nature of the encoding for the transmitted

What about the control segment?

What are some details of the receiver segment?

There are GPS-related terms such as GLONASS, Galileo,

 Articulate how GNSS satellites enable the positioning of objects

Detailed study about active, passive sensor,

RADAR detail as given in notes

Atmospheric Attenuation details

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