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CU7301 – ADVANCED SATELLITE BASED SYSTEMS

M.E., COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS - II YEAR / III SEMESTER

ACADEMIC YEAR 2017-18 (ODD)

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 VALLIAMMAI ENGINEERING COLLEGE
SRM Nagar, Kattankulathur – 603 203.

DEPARTMENT OF ELECTRONICS & COMMUNICATION ENGINEERING

QUESTION BANK

SUBJECT : CU7301 – ADVANCED SATELLITE BASED SYSTEMS

SEM / YEAR: III / II year M.E.,

UNIT I NAVIGATION, TRACKING AND SAFETY SYSTEMS

Global Navigation Satellite Systems - Basic concepts of GPS. Space segment, Control segment, user
segment, GPS constellation, GPS measurement characteristics, selective availability (AS),Anti-spoofing
(AS). Applications of Satelite and GPS for 3D position, Velocity, determination as function of time,
Interdisciplinary applications. Regional Navigation Systems- Distress and Safety-Cospas-Sarsat- Inmarsat
Distress System- Location-Based service.
PART A

Q.No Questions BT Level Domain

1. Can you recall the GPS system? BTL 1 Remembering

2. Name the parameters that decide the calculation of GPS time. BTL 1 Remembering

3. Describe the uses of GPS. BTL 2 Understanding

4. Mention the two levels of services supported by GPS? BTL 2 Understanding

5. From how many satellites does a GPS requires simultaneous BTL 2 Understanding
measurements to determine the receiver pattern accurately? Why?

6. Apply the concept of trilateration to determine the location in GPS BTL 3 Applying
system.

7. How do you test the GPS positional accuracy? BTL 6 Creating

8. Give the information required to locate the receiver. BTL 2 Understanding

9. List out the functional segments of GPS. BTL 1 Remembering

10. Develop the characteristics of space segment in GPS system. BTL 3 Applying

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 11. Analyze the two types of codes used in GPS. BTL 4 Analyzing

12. Categorize the RNS of China and India. BTL 4 Analyzing

13. Assess the functions of control segment in GPS. BTL 5 Evaluating

14. Classify the components of control segment. BTL 4 Analyzing

15. Define user segment for GPS system. BTL 1 Remembering

16. What are the advantages of navigational signals in GPS? BTL 1 Remembering

17. Write the significance of anti-spoofing. BTL 1 Remembering

18. Evaluate the importance of distress system. BTL 5 Evaluating

19. Develop the functions of Inmarsat distress system. BTL 6 Creating

20. Illustrate the benefits of location-based services. BTL 3 Applying

PART – B
1. (i) Describe the basic concepts of GPS with relevant diagrams.(6) BTL 2 Understanding
(ii) Describe INMARSAT (7)

2. (i) What is meant by selective availability? (5) BTL 1 Remembering

(ii) State the significance of selective availability used in US GPS
system? (8)
3. (i) Identify the segments of GPS system. (3) BTL 1 Remembering
(ii) List the functions of control segment in GPS system. (10)

4. (i) Draw the diagram of GPS satellite constellation and explain.(8) BTL 2 Understanding
(ii) Tabulate the parameters of GPS constellation. (5)
5. (i) Write the measurement characteristics of GPS system. Find out BTL 1 Remembering
its timing accuracy. (8)
(i.0) List the type of errors in GPS measurement system. (5)
6. Evaluate the 3- dimensional position and velocity information using BTL 5 Evaluating
GPS system. (13)

7. Summarize the interdisciplinary applications of GPS satellite with BTL 2 Understanding

examples. (13)

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 8. (i) Name the regional navigation systems operated by China and
India. (3)
(ii) What are the functional characteristics of Beidou and Compass BTL 1 Remembering
system? (10)

9. (i) Discover the search and rescue services offered by GPS system. BTL 3 Applying
(5)
(ii) Apply the concept of SAR in Cospas-Sarsat system. (8)

10. Formulate the location based services supported by Eutel TRACS BTL 6 Creating
system? (13)

11. (i)Illustrate the navigational messages required for GPS system.(6) BTL 3 Applying
(ii) Demonstrate the functionalities of navigational signals used in
GPS system. (7)
12. (i) Give the signal frequencies and wavelengths used in GPS BTL 4 Analyzing
system. (5)
(ii) Analyze the navigation codes of GPS system. (8)
13. Examine how the concept of GMDSS assist the maritime BTL 4 Analyzing
community. (13)
14. (i) Write the significance of GLONASS system. (6) BTL 4 Analyzing
(ii) Categorize the different types of user segment in GPS system.
(7)
PART-C

1. Formulate the architecture of the Cospas-sarsat and Inmarsat BTL 6 Creating

systems as applied to the GMDSS framework. (15)
2. Propose the concept of GMDSS, an international communication BTL 6 Creating
system to assist the maritime community. (15)
3. How are the positions of GPS satellites estimated? Explain why the BTL 5 Evaluating
military P(Y) code is more accurate than C/A code. (15)
4. Describe how WAAS implements the satellite based augmentation BTL 5 Evaluating
system in practice. (15)

UNIT II INERTIAL NAVIGATION AND DIFFERENTIAL GPS SYSTEMS

Introduction to Inertial Navigation- Inertial Sensors - Navigation Coordinates-System Implementations-
System-Level Error Models- Introduction to Differential GPS- LADGPSWADGPS-WAAS - GEO Uplink
Subsystem (GUS) - GEO Uplink Subsystem (GUS) Clock Steering Algorithms - GEO Orbit Determination
– Problems

PART A
Q. No Questions BT Level Domain

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 1. Analyze the functions of inertial navigation system. BTL 4 Analyzing

2. Discover the sensor technologies used in INS. BTL 1 Remembering

3. Specify the coordinates used for representing vehicle BTL 1 Remembering

coordinates.
4. Give example for inertial sensors. BTL 1 Remembering

5. AWhy do you need error models in INS? BTL 3 Applying

6. Examine the implementation issues of gimbaled system. BTL 4 Analyzing

7. Why accelerators cannot sense gravitational accelerations? BTL 6 Creating

8. What are the types of acceleration sensors used in INS? BTL 1 Remembering

9. Identify the principal coordinate systems of INS. BTL 1 Remembering

10. Mention the requirements of an ideal inertial sensors. BTL 2 Understanding

11. Point out the methods used for INS sensor alignment. BTL 2 Understanding

12. Define Coriolis Effect. BTL 2 Understanding

13. Assess the performance of Strap down INS. BTL 3 Applying

14. Express the difference between GPS and DGPS. BTL 6 Creating

15. Write the advantages and disadvantages of gimbaled system. BTL 1 Remembering

16. Classify the types of DGPS. BTL 4 Analyzing

17. How do you apply DGPS principle in GUS system? BTL 5 Evaluating

18. Give the mission of WAAS. BTL 5 Evaluating

19. How do you estimate the GEO orbit determination using BTL 3 Applying
covariance analysis?

20. State the need of IOT test in GUS system. BTL 2 Understanding

PART – B
1. (i) Can you recall the sensor technologies in INS. (5) BTL 1 Remembering
(ii) List and explain the types of errors in INS. (8)

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 2. Discuss about the different types of gyroscopes with diagrams. (13) BTL 2 Understanding

3. (i)What is the purpose of error models in gyroscopes. (5) BTL 1 Remembering

(ii)State the mathematical forms of gyroscope error models. (8)

4. Name and define the following BTL 1 Remembering

(i) Acceleration sensors (5)
(ii) Navigation coordinates (8)

5. (i)Summarize the alignment methods of INS. (8) BTL 2 Understanding

(ii)Outline the importance of clock steering algorithms. (5)

6. (i)How is system implementation of inertial navigation done? (8) BTL 2 Understanding

(ii) Describe about WADGPS. (5)
7. (i) Discover the functional implementation of INS in one and three BTL 3 Applying
dimensions. (8)
(ii) Elaborate on strapdown system implementation. (5)

8. (i)Examine the correction and verification systems of WAAS with neat BTL 4 Analyzing
diagrams. (8)
(ii) Demonstrate about the WAAS receiver with neat diagrams. (5)
9. Develop the system level error models for implementing GNSS/INS BTL 3 Applying
with integration. Elaborate your answer with error sources in detail.
(13)
10. Analyze the (i) Design issues of gimbaled system. (5) BTL 4 Analyzing
(ii)Correction methods of gimbaled system implementation.(8)
11. Construct the GEO uplink subsystem with range measurement BTL 6 Creating
equations and necessary diagrams. (13)
12. Estimate the Ionospheric delay, code carrier frequency and stability of BTL 5 Evaluating
GUS system. (13)
13. Compare primary and backup clock steering algorithms of GUS system. BTL 4 Analyzing
(13)
14. (i) What are the advantages and disadvantages of INS system? (7) BTL1 Remembering
(ii) Draw the IOT test block diagram for GUS setup. (6)

PART-C

1. Formulate the equations necessary for GEO synchronous satellite orbit BTL 6 Creating
determination. (15)

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 2. Elaborate the use of GUS system in satellite based navigation system. BTL 6 Creating
(15)

3. Evaluate the code carrier coherency at the GUS location using L1 code BTL 5 Evaluating
and carrier. (15)
4. Determine the frequency stability of the AOR and POR transponder BTL 5 Evaluating
using Allan variance. (15)

UNIT III REMOTE SENSING SYSTEMS AND TECHNIQUES

Introduction - Commercial Imaging - DigitalGlobe – GeoEye - Meteorology – Meteosat – Land Observation
– Landsat- Remote Sensing Data- Sensors- Overview - Optical Sensors: Cameras-Non-Optical Sensors-
Image Processing - Image Interpretation- System Characteristics.

PART A

Q.No Questions BT Level Domain

1. What are optical sensors? BTL 1 Remembering

2. Formulate the need of global observation system. BTL 6 Creating
3. Invent the commercial imaging systems operated by USA. BTL 6 Creating
4. Define remote sensing. BTL 1 Remembering
5. List the components of an ideal remote sensing. BTL 1 Remembering
6. Illustrate the types of resolution in RS. BTL 3 Applying
7. Validate the functions of meteosat in our daily life. BTL 3 Applying

8. Name the different generations of meteosat satellites. BTL 1 Remembering

9. Compare the salient features of meteosat and landsat. BTL 4 Analyzing
10. Is that non optical sensors preferred in remote sensing systems? Why? BTL 1 Remembering
11. Describe the significance of thematic mapper sensor. BTL 2 Understanding
12. Infer the difference between conventional and digital cameras. BTL 5 Evaluating
13. Demonstrate the function of GOES. BTL 4 Analyzing
14. How do you apply the image processing techniques in RS system? BTL 3 Applying

15. Outline the steps involved in processing of RS images. BTL 2 Understanding

16. Assess the characteristics of visual elements of images. BTL 5 Evaluating
17. Describe the techniques used for radiometric correction. BTL 2 Understanding

18. What is geoeye? BTL 1 Remembering

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 19. Classify the remote sensing applications. BTL 4 Analyzing
20. Give example for image interpretation in RS. BTL 2 Understanding

PART – B
1. (i) Illustrate the constituents of RS system. (8) BTL 3 Applying
(ii) How the digital images are interpreted into classical images.(5)
2. (i) Tabulate the multi-disciplinary applications of RS system. (5) BTL 2 Understanding
(ii) Elaborate the functions of optical sensors. (8)
3. Analyze the elements and technical characteristics of sensors (13) BTL 4 Analyzing
4. Write short notes on (i) Non optical sensors (8) BTL 1 Remembering
(ii) Remote sensing data (5)
5. Summarize the classifications of sensors in RS system. (13) BTL 2 Understanding

6. (i) Explain briefly about the functional characteristics of BTL 2 Understanding

remote sensing system. (8)
(ii) Describe about WMO. (5)
7. Develop the satellite systems used in RS applications with BTL 6 Creating
examples. (13)
8. Evaluate the imaging solutions offered by digital globe products.(13) BTL 5 Evaluating

9. (i) List the features of global observation system. (5) BTL 1 Remembering
(ii) Specify the services provided by geoeye products. (8)
10. Analyze the remote sensed data obtained from land observation BTL 4 Analyzing
system. Assume that system employs high-resolution cameras for
data collection. (13)
11. Apply the image processing and interpretation techniques in BTL 3 Applying
remote sensing systems? Brief each one of them. (13)
12. Draw and explain the components of ground segment in Eumetsat. BTL 1 Remembering
(13)
13. (i) Classify the generation of Meteosat satellites and explain. (8) BTL 4 Analyzing
(ii) Write the applications of Metosat. (5)
14. Name and explain the components of ground segment in landsat- BTL 1 Remembering
7 satellite. (13)
PART-C

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 1. Invent the role of satellite services in remote sensing systems. (15) BTL 6 Creating
2. Evaluate the properties of sensor systems used for remote sensing BTL 5 Evaluating
of weather fronts. (15)
3. Elaborate on the current global planning for operational BTL 6 Creating
geostationary satellites developed by WMO. (15)
4. Assess the characteristics and generations of Meteosat satellites in BTL 5 Evaluating
metrological applications. (15)

UNIT IV BROADCAST SYSTEMS

Introduction - Satellite Radio Systems - XM Satellite Radio Inc. - Sirius Satellite Radio –worldspace - Direct
Multimedia Broadcast- MBCO and TU Multimedia - European Initiatives - Direct-to-Home Television -
Implementation Issues - DTH Services- Representative DTH Systems – Military Multimedia Broadcasts - US
Global Broadcast Service (GBS)- Business TV(BTV), GRAMSAT, Specialized services – E –mail, Video
conferencing, Internet.
PART A
Q.No Questions BT Level Domain

1. Recall the three commercial satellite radio systems. BTL 1 Remembering

2. Compare the characteristics of Sirius satellite radio and XM satellite BTL 4 Analyzing
radio.
3. Outline the features of XM satellite radio. BTL 2 Understanding
4. Give the features of MBCO broadcast system. BTL 2 Remembering
5. What are the supplementary services supported 1worldspace? BTL 1 Remembering
6. Illustrate the characteristics of 1worldspace receiver. BTL 3 Applying
7. Assess the features of MBCO multimedia broadcast systems. BTL 5 Evaluating
8. Develop the research initiatives on DBS in Europe. BTL 6 Creating
9. Identify the implementation issues of DTH? BTL 1 Remembering
10. Point out the mission of 1worldspace. BTL 2 Understanding
11. Invent the function of GRAMSAT. BTL 6 Creating
12. Estimate the parameters of WARC77 BSS plan. BTL 5 Evaluating
13. Discover the types of satellites in GBS system. BTL 3 Applying
14. Classify the receiver models in DTH system. BTL 4 Analyzing
15. Give the services provided by DTH. BTL 2 Understanding
16. List the representatives of DTH system. BTL 1 Remembering
17. How do you apply the broadcasting services in GBS? BTL 3 Applying

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 18. Analyze how Enhanced BTV supports the industries. BTL 4 Analyzing
19. Name the specialized services supported by broadcast systems. BTL 1 Remembering
20. Describe the advantages and disadvantages of video technologies. BTL 2 Understanding

PART – B
1. Compare the salient and technical characteristics of commercial BTL 4 Analyzing
satellite radio systems. (13)

2. (i) Show that how does 1world space system supports satellite BTL 3 Applying
services. (5)
(ii) Illustrate the components and services provided by 1world space
receiver with neat diagram. (8)
3. Summarize the satellite multimedia broadcasting services. (13) BTL 2 Understanding
4. Write notes on (i) European Research initiatives (8) BTL 1 Remembering
(ii) DTH services (5)
5. (i) Analyze the implementation issues of DTH. (8) BTL 4 Analyzing
(ii) Examine the frequency bands used in DTH. (5)
6. Briefly outline the DTH status in various parts of the world. (13) BTL 2 Understanding

7. (i) What are the special features of military multimedia broadcasts? BTL 1 Remembering
(5)
(ii) In what way is it different from a civilian application? Explain
in detail. (8)

8. Write short notes on (i) E-mail (5) BTL 1 Remembering

(ii) Video conferencing (8)
9. What is satellite radio system? Explain any two such system in detail. BTL 1 Remembering
(13)
10. Analyze the military standards used in broadcast services and list BTL 4 Analyzing
their features. (13)
11. (i) Describe the service features of Business TV. (7) BTL 2 Understanding
(ii) Discuss about GBS Satellites. (6)
12. Identify and examine the services of GBS in defense information BTL 3 Applying
systems? (13)
13. Develop the services of satellites in BTV, internet telephony and BTL 6 Creating
video technologies. (13)
14. (i) Estimate the technical specifications of MBCO broadcast BTL 5 Evaluating
systems. (8)

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 (ii) The EIRP of a 240W transponder is 57 dBW. Calculate the
approximate gain of antenna. (5)
PART-C
1. Evaluate the major system factors and tradeoffs considered by DTH BTL 5 Evaluating
operator during planning. (15)
2. Propose an alternative solutions to GBS satellites in broadcast BTL 6 Creating
systems. (15)
3. Formulate the main features and service offerings of XM satellite BTL 6 Creating
radio. (15)
4. Validate the broadcasting services supported by satellite radio BTL 5 Evaluating
systems. (15)

UNIT V SATELLITE NETWORKING SYSTEM WITH IPV6

Overview of IPv6 and its benefits- Migration and Coexistence- IPv6 Addressing Mechanisms- Addresses for
Hosts and Routers- IPv6 Infrastructure - Routing and Route Management- Configuration Methods- Dynamic
Host Configuration Protocol for IPv6 - IPv6 and Related Protocols- IPv6 Header Format- Traffic Classes.

PART A
Q. Questions BT Level Domain
No
1. State the unique features of IPv6. BTL 1 Remembering

2. Quote the traffic classes supported by IPv6? BTL 1 Remembering

3. List the different types of tunneling. BTL 1 Remembering

4. Point out the challenges of IPv4. BTL 2 Understanding

5. How the address mapping is performed by the NAT? BTL 2 Understanding

6. Test the requirements of satellite based services. BTL 5 Evaluating

7. Evaluate the need of interworking mechanisms. BTL5 Evaluating

8. Develop the reachability scope of IPv6 address. BTL 6 Creating

9. Examine the unicast addresses assigned for hosts. BTL 4 Analyzing

10. Differentiate among unicast, multicast and any cast addresses. BTL 4 Analyzing
11. How do you generate the random interface identifiers? BTL 6 Creating

12. Discover the multicast addresses assigned for the routers. BTL 3 Applying

13. Recall the steps involved in routing. BTL 1 Remembering

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 14. What are the information available in routing table? BTL 1 Remembering

15. Give the different fields of IPv6 header. BTL 2 Understanding

16. Name the two mechanisms supported by IPv6 protocol. BTL 1 Remembering

17. Identify the functionalities supported by ICMPv6. BTL 3 Applying

18. Analyze the role of MLD in ICMP protocol. BTL 4 Analyzing

19. Outline the addresses states in IPv6 address. BTL 2 Understanding

20. Illustrate the message types used in DHCP protocol. BTL 3 Applying

PART – B

1. (i) Write about the addressing mechanisms of IPv6. Describe their BTL 1 Remembering
format with example. (8)
(ii) List out the advantages of IPv6. (5)

2. (i) Discuss the infrastructure of IPv6 with its header format. (8) BTL 2 Understanding
(ii) Describe the IPv6 addressing mechanisms. (5)
3. (i) Explain the function of DHCP protocol of IPv6. Support your BTL 2 Understanding
answer with required diagrams. (8)
(ii) Point out the requirements of traffic classes in IPv6. (5)
4. (i) Elaborate the routing management techniques used in IPv6. (8) BTL 6 Creating
(ii) How do you generate the interface identifier for IPv6 address?
(5)
5. Summarize the opportunities offered by IPv6.Also explain the BTL 2 Understanding
overview of IPv6 in satellite networking. (13)

6. (i) Name the fields of header in IPv6 protocol with relevant BTL 1 Remembering
figures. (8)
(ii) State the constraints of SATCOM providers to support satellite
services. (5)
7. Discover the need of migration and coexistence between IPv6 and
IPv4 in satellite based services. (13) BTL 3 Applying

8. Write notes on (i) address states in IPv6. (6) BTL 1 Remembering

(ii) Tunneling techniques (7)

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 9. (i) Illustrate the different types of addressing conventions of IPv6
with examples. (6) BTL 3 Applying
(ii) Discuss about the addressing issues and reachability scope of
IPv6 address. (7)
10. Tabulate the address space allocation of IPv6 address and different BTL 1 Remembering
types of addresses in IPv6 protocol. (13)
11. (i) How do you determine the interface identifiers for IEEE802 BTL 5 Evaluating
address? (8)
(ii) Criticize the need of random interface identifiers. (5)
12. Analyze the different types of addresses assigned for hosts and BTL 4 Analyzing
routers. (13)
13. (i) Demonstrate the different fields of IPv6 PDU. (8) BTL 4 Analyzing
(ii) Discover the expanded capabilities of IPv6 and related
protocols. (5)
14. (i) Examine the message types and processes involved in ICMPv6 BTL 4 Analyzing
and neighbor discovery protocol. (13)
PART-C
1. Assess the different types of address states supported by IPv6. Also BTL 5 Evaluating
explain the configuration methods used for the configuration of
parameters in IPv6 protocol. (15)
2. Formulate the addressing issues and reachability scopes of IPv6 BTL 6 Creating
address. (15)
3. Evaluate how does the DHCP protocol supports the configuration BTL 5 Evaluating
of devices in IPv6 based networks. Also summarize the
terminologies and message types of DHCP protocol. (15)
4. Develop the concept of routing and route management in IPv6 BTL 6 Creating
based satellite networks. (15)

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