MVJ COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING

DEPARTMENT OF ELECTRONICS AND COMMUNICATION ENGINEERING

Question Bank for Internal Assessment Test 3 (2 Modules)

Subject Subject SATELLITE MODULE

Semester VII 15EC755 5,4
Code Name COMMUNICATION No.

C405.5 : Understand the Remote Sensing ,Weather forecasting and Satellite Navigation
systems.
C405.4: Focus on Communication satellite and National Satellite system.

MODULE-5 (6 questions)
QUESTIONS Knowledge
Sl no COs Marks
level
Write a Brief note on the components comprising the GPS system.
1 a K1 C405.5 5M
Explain in detail the military as well as civilian applications of the GPS
b system. K1 C405.5 5M

Compare the GPS and GLONASS satellite system.

c K1 C405.5 5M
Briefly describe the merits and demerits of using satellite for weather
2 a forecasting as compared to conventional methods . K1 C405.5 10M

Explain how visible satellite images are used in identification of clouds.

b K2 C405.5 5M
Explain the concept of remote sensing using special emphasis on remote
3 a sensing using satellite. K2 C405.5 7M

What is remote sensing? Classify the satellite remote sensing system.

b K2 C405.5 8M
With illustration explain various types of sensors on board used for
4 a remote sensing. K3 C405.5 8M

What is weather forecasting satellite ?

b K3 C405.5 3M
Explain the images from weather forecasting satellite.
c K2 C405.5 4M
List the various applications of GPS
5 a K1 C405.5 8M
Distinguish between Satellite Networks and Terestrial Networks.
b K1 C405.5 8M
What is remote sensing satellite System?
6 a K1 C405.5 12M
What are the applications of Remote sensing satellite?
b K1 C405.5 5M
 MODULE -4(4 Questions)

Explain in detail about regional satellite system. K2 C405.4

1 a 8M

Explain about national satellite system K2 C405.4

b 7M
What is the frequency band used by satellite ?Write down the frequency
K1 C405.4
2 a for C-band,Ku Band ,Ka band etc. 7M

Briefly describe the operation of satellite TV and satellite telephony. K2 C405.4

b 8M
What is a transponder? K3 C405.4
3 a 6M

b Why is it refered to as the brain of the communication satellite? K2 C405.4 6M

Explain the various types of transponder. K2 C405.4
c 3M
Describe in brief the various applications of satellite K1 C405.4
4 a 10M

b Explain about payloads in communication satellite K3 C405.4 5M

Explain the advantages and disadvantages of satellite over terrestrial
5 a K1 C405.4 8M
Networks.

Illustrate Satellite radio and Satellite Telephony K2 C405.4

b 7M
. Illustrate Satellite TV -television K1 C405.4
6 a 8M
Describe the various methods of reception of satellite T.V Programs K1 C405.4
b 7M

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