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The document is a sample question paper for an Optical Network and Satellite Communication exam. It contains 6 questions testing knowledge of key concepts. Question 1 has 5 short sub-questions, Question 2 has 3 longer sub-questions requiring explanation, and so on. The questions cover topics like satellite orbits, optical fiber types and properties, components of optical networks and transponders, and multiplexing techniques. Students are instructed to show working and diagrams where needed over the allotted 3 hour exam time.

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ONS Sample Question Paper

The document is a sample question paper for an Optical Network and Satellite Communication exam. It contains 6 questions testing knowledge of key concepts. Question 1 has 5 short sub-questions, Question 2 has 3 longer sub-questions requiring explanation, and so on. The questions cover topics like satellite orbits, optical fiber types and properties, components of optical networks and transponders, and multiplexing techniques. Students are instructed to show working and diagrams where needed over the allotted 3 hour exam time.

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Scheme – I

Sample Question Paper

Program Name : Electronics Engineering Group


Program Code
Semester
: EJ, DE
: SIXTH 22647
Course Title : Optical Network and Satellite Communication
[ONS]
Marks :70 Time:3Hrs.

Instructions:
(1) All questions are compulsory.
(2) Illustrate your answers with neat sketches wherever necessary.
(3) Figures to the right indicate full marks.
(4) Assume suitable data if necessary.
(5) Preferably, write the answers in sequential order.

Q.1) Attempt any FIVE of the following: - (10 Marks )


(a) Define:
i. Elevation angle
ii. Station Keeping
(b) Draw frequency spectrum of optic fiber communication.
(c) Define critical angle and give its mathematical expression.
(d) List various elements of transponder.
(e) State the reason: Uplink frequency in satellite communication is different from
downlink frequency.
(f) List the types of optical switches.
(g) Specify the function of altitude control system.
Q.2) Attempt any THREE of the following: - (12 Marks)
(a) Explain the concept that keeps the satellite rotating around the earth.
(b) Describe the various types of fibers classified on basis of variation in the refractive
index.
(c) Explain working of GPS system.
(d) With the help of ray diagram explain the concept of Total Internal reflection used in
optical fiber.

Q.3) Attempt any THREE of the following. (12 Marks)


(a) Justify ,Optical fiber communication is more advantageous .
(b) Explain in detail the frequency allocation used for satellite services.
(c) With help of neat diagram explain the function of optical splitter.
(d) Identify andexplain splicing technique shown in fig 1.

Fig1

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Q.4) Attempt any THREE of the following. (12 Marks)
(a) Explain the working of satellite transponder.
(b) Draw and explain the working of avalanche photodiode.
(c) Explain radiation losses occurring fiber optic cable.
(d) Identify and explain multiplexing technique shown in fig 2.

Fig 2
(e) State the working principle of optical switch and give its necessity in optical
network.

Q.5) Attempt any TWO of the following. (12 Marks)


(a) Describe the effect of non-spherical nature of earth on the orbital inclination of
geosynchronous satellite.
(b) Explain SONET/SDH architecture with neat diagram.
(c) State the function of following in satellite.
(i) Propulsion control
(ii) Telemetry and Tracking system
(iii) LNA

Q.6) Attempt any TWO of the following. (12 Marks)


a) Explain working principle of VSAT.
b) State two distinguishing features of following Standards:
(i)IEEE 802.3j (ii)IEEE 802.3y (iii)IEEE 802.3z
c) A Silica optical fiber with a core diameter large enough to be considered by ray
theory analysis has a core reflective index of 1.50 and a cladding refractive index of
1.47. Calculate:
(i) Critical angle
(ii) Numerical Aperture of fiber,
(iii) Acceptance angle in air for fiber.

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Scheme – I
Sample Test Paper - I
Program Name
Program Code
: Electronics Engineering Group
: EJ 22647
Semester : SIXTH
Course Title :OpticalNetwork and Satellite Communication
Marks : 20 Time:1Hour

Instructions:
(1) All questions are compulsory.
(2) Illustrate your answers with neat sketches wherever necessary.
(3) Figures to the right indicate full marks.
(4) Assume suitable data if necessary.
(5) Preferably, write the answers in sequential order.

Q.1 Attempt any FOUR. (08 Marks)


a) Compare permanent fiber joint and temporary fiberjoint .
b) Identify which type of loss will occur in optical fiber if fibers are kept as shown in
fig1.

Fig.1

c) With diagram explain total internal reflection.


d) List any two types of optical amplifier.
e) Define
1) Reflection.
2) Refraction.

Q.2 Attempt any THREE. (12 Marks)


(a) Explain operation of LASER diode.
(b) Justify,optical fiber communication provides better security .
(c) An Optical fiber has a core refractive index of 1.70 and a cladding refractive index of
1.65.Calculate critical angle and numerical aperture.
(d) Describe scattering loss and dispersion loss which occurs in optic fiber.

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Scheme – I
Sample Test Paper - II
Program Name : Electronics Engineering Group 22647
Program Code : EJ
Semester : SIXTH
Course Title : Optical Network and Satellite Communication
Marks : 20 Time:1Hour

Instructions:
(1) All questions are compulsory.
(2) Illustrate your answers with neat sketches wherever necessary.
(3) Figures to the right indicate full marks.
(4) Assume suitable data if necessary.
(5) Preferably, write the answers in sequential order.

Q.1 Attempt any FOUR. (08 Marks)


(a) Define :1) Passive satellite 2) Active satellite
(b) State technique to increase communication range of satellite.
(c) Define cross talk in optical network.
(d) List the various elements of transponder.
(e) Define Equivalent Isotropic Radiated power (EIRP) and give its expression.

Q.2 Attempt any THREE. (12Marks)


a) List two advantages and two disadvantages of VSAT system.
b) Explain power subsystem used for Satellite.
c) Explain the concept of geostationary orbit
d) The orbit of an earth –orbiting satellite has an eccentricity of 0.15 and a semi-
major axis 9000KM determine the apogee.[assume mean value of earths radius is
6371KM]

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