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CBCS SCHEME
BANGALORE INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY, BANGALORE
Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering

TEST: III
Name of the subject with code: Satellite Communication (17EC755) MAX. MARKS: 30

DATE: 30/12/2020 SEM: VII TIME: 1 Hour

Instructions: Answer one full question from each module

QUIZ
1. What is the approximate time taken by the GPS for one complete orbit?
2. What type of antenna is used in GPS systems?
3. Which of the following error occurs due to atmospheric conditions?
4. By using pseudo ranging method, two dimensional and three-dimensional
5. positions can be located. (True/False)
6. Which frequency is not used in the tracking system?

MODULE 1 (15 MARKS) Marks CO’s

Q1. a) With a neat sketch, explain transparent or bend type transponders. 5 4
b) Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of satellite over terrestrial 5 4
network.
c) Describe the two types of DTH services. 5 4
Q2.a) Explain typical VSAT network and its topologies. 5 4
b) Explain the typical communication of Iridium satellite constellation, 5 4
with a neat sketch.
c) With a neat figure, describe the location of INMARSAT in geo 5 4
stationary orbit and its components.

MODULE 2 (15 MARKS) Marks CO’s

Q3. a) Compare ariel and satellite Remote Sensing Satellite in weather 5 5
forecasting satellites.
b) Classify sensors for Remote Sensing Satellite payloads. 5 5
c) Classify Remote Sensing Satellite systems and explain them. 5 5
Q4.a) Explain types of images and its classification. 5 5
b) Write a note on images formed by weather forecasting satellites. 5 5
c) Describe the working principle of GPS . 5 5

Name of the course handling faculties: Dr HK, HP, VK

Scrutiny committee

Prof. R Krishna Prof. DhanaLakshmi

Course Coordinator Module Coordinator Program Coordinator