[Oct.

-18]
[EEC-451]
B.Tech. Degree Examination
Electronics & Communication Engineering
VII SEMESTER
SATELLITE COMMUNICATIONS
(Effective from the admitted batch 2015–16)
Time: 3 Hours Max.Marks: 60
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Instructions: Each module carries 12 marks.
Answer all modules choosing one question from each module
All parts of the module must be answered in one place only.
Figures in the right hand margin indicate marks allotted.
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MODULE-I
1. a) With a neat diagram, explain how a satellite is launched into
space 6
b) Explain the need of ‘Orbital Correction’ 6
OR
2. Discuss in detail about Multistage Rocket launchers 12
MODULE-II
3. Prove mathematically that ‘Reliability of a device decreases
exponationally with time with zero reliability after infinite time’ 12
OR
4. Explain in detail about Spacecraft integration and give its
significance 12
MODULE-III
5. Explain the basic principle involved in TDMA and discuss how
does it differ from CDMA 12
 OR
6. Enumerate the concepts involved in Satellite on board processing
and discuss about Random access techniques 12
MODULE-IV
7. Discuss in detail about various INSAT series of Satellites and
explain how is it different from INTELSAT 12
OR
8. What do you mean by ‘INMARSAT’ explain in detail about the
technical specifications, operation and applications of INMARSAT 12
MODULE-V
9. Enumerate in detail the concepts involved in Satellite broadcasting 12
OR
10. List out and explain in detail about various types of earth stations 12

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