SRI SIDDHARTHA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY, TUMKUR.

(A Constituent College of Sri Siddhartha Academy of Higher Education, Agalakote, Tumkur.)

B.E. SEMESTER END EXAMINATIONS – JULY 2020

TC8T02 : SATELLITE COMMUNICATION

TIME: 2.30 Hrs SEMESTER : VIII MAX MARKS: 60
NOTE: Answer Three full questions selecting one full question from each choice.

1.a) Derive an expression for velocity of the satellite and period of the satellite. 7
b) State and explain the Kepler’s laws of planetary motion for two bodies in space. 5
c) Describe Orbital perturbations. Show how the longitudinal and inclination changes are 8
produced.
OR
2.a) Calculate the radius of a circular orbit for which the period is 1 day. 5
b) Obtain the expression for mean anomaly (m) with usual notations. 7
c) Explain the orbital effects in communication system performance. 8

3.a) With a neat block diagram, explain TTC and M subsystem. 10

b) State the various types of satellite transponder. Explain briefly. 10
OR
4.a) Explain with the help of a neat diagram 8
i) Spin stabilized ii) 3-axis (body) stabilized altitude control system.
b) Write a detailed note on communication subsystem. 6
c) Briefly explain power subsystem. 6

5.a) Briefly explain and obtain an expression for the system noise temperature of a communication 8
receiver.
b) What is the significance of G/T ratio of satellite link? Discuss to optimize it. 6
c) Enumerate the steps involved in satellite link design procedure. 6
OR
6.a) Derive the satellite link formula .Also express the formula in decibels. 10
b) Explain the design of uplinks and downlinks in detail. 10

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