M.A.M.

SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING

(An Autonomous Institution)

Accredited by NAAC & Approved by AICTE, New Delhi
Affiliated to Anna University, Chennai
Siruganur, Trichy -621 105. www.mamse.in

Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering

Academic Year 2024-2025(Odd Semester)

Unit - I

Sub.Code/Sub.Name :CEC352 /SATELLITE COMMUNICATION Date :

Year/Sem. :III/V

Part A (10 X 2 = 20 Marks)

M.A CO BTL
Answer All the Questions
1. What is the limit of visibility? 2 CO1 BT2
2. State Kepler’s first law. 2 CO1 BT1
3. What are the geostationary satellites? 2 CO1 BT2
4. Differentiate geostationary and geosynchronous satellite. 2 CO1 BT4
5. Define mean anomaly. 2 CO1 BT1
6. Identify the basic factors affecting satellite position 2 CO1 BT3
A satellite moving is orbiting in the equatorial plane with a period from period
7. from perigee to perigee of 12hrs.Given the eccentricity is 0.02. Calculate the semi- 2 CO1 BT4
major axis. The earth’s equatorial radius is 6378.1414 km.
Find the viewing angle of a geostationary satellite orbiting at 42000km from an earth
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station making an elevation angle of 25 degrees.
9. What is meant by sun transit outage? 2 CO1 BT1
10. Define orbital period. 2 CO1 BT1

Part B M.A CO BTL

11. Explain how a satellite is placed in a geostationary orbit. 16 CO1 BT2
12. a)Describe the types of orbital parameters. 8 CO1 BT2

b)Explain the features of typical launch vehicles. 8 CO1 BT2

13. Derive look angle for determining the position of satellite. 16 CO1 BT4
14. Illustrate the orbital perturbations. 16 CO1 BT2
a)State and Explain Kepler’s three laws of motion with suitable diagrams. 8 CO1 BT2
15.
b)Explain a brief notes on Atmospheric drag. 8 CO1 BT2
 M.A.M. SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING

(An Autonomous Institution)

Accredited by NAAC & Approved by AICTE, New Delhi
Affiliated to Anna University, Chennai
Siruganur, Trichy -621 105. www.mamse.in

Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering

Academic Year 2024-2025(Odd Semester)
Unit - II

Sub.Code/Sub.Name :CEC352 /SATELLITE COMMUNICATION Date :

Year/Sem. :III/V

Part A (10 X 2 = 20 Marks)

M.A CO BTL
Answer All the Questions
1. Give the two segments of basic satellite communication. 2 CO2 BT1
2. Formulate uplink and downlink equation of a satellite access. 2 CO2 BT3
3. Define payload and transponder. 2 CO2 BT1
4. What is the function of Telemetry Tracking and Command (TT&C)? 2 CO2 BT2
5. Write the relationship between EIRP and antenna gain. 2 CO2 BT2
6. Examine why noise temperature is a useful concept in communication receiver. 2 CO2 BT3
7. What is the need for thermal control and propulsion? 2 CO2 BT2
A satellite downlink at 12 GHz operates with a transmit power of 6W and an antenna
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gain of 48. 2dB.Calculate the EIRP in dBW.
9. Define the term momentum wheel stabilization. 2 CO2 BT1
10. Mention the functions of AOCS. 2 CO2 BT1

Part B M.A CO BTL

11. Explain the block diagram of generalized space craft TTC systm. 16 CO2 BT2
Examine how the attitude and orbit control system (AOCS) is achieved through
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spin stabilization system? Give necessary diagrams
a)Justify the reasons behind why the transponders are connected in the
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communication channel with a neat diagram.
13.
b)Analyze the wideband receiver and input de-multiplexer with appropriate
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diagrams.
14. a)Briefly explain the communication payload and supporting subsystems. 8 CO2 BT2
b)Determine the angle of tilt required for a polar mount used with an earth station
at latitude 49deg north. Assume a spherical earth of radius 6371km and ignore 8 CO2 BT4
earth station altitude.
Discuss on the TWTA power amplifier used in a satellite transponder and its
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power output.
 M.A.M. SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING

(An Autonomous Institution)

Accredited by NAAC & Approved by AICTE, New Delhi
Affiliated to Anna University, Chennai
Siruganur, Trichy -621 105. www.mamse.in

Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering

Academic Year 2024-2025(Odd Semester)

Unit - III
Sub.Code/Sub.Name :CEC352 /SATELLITE COMMUNICATION Date
Year/Sem. :III/V

Part A (5 X 2 = 10 Marks)
M.A CO BTL
Answer All the Questions
1. What are the earth station parameters affecting C/N ratio? 2 CO3 BT2
2. Why is the cassegrain antenna popular for large earth station. 2 CO3 BT1
An antenna has a noise temperature of 35K and it is matched into a receiver which has a
3. noise temperature of 100K.Claculate the noise power density and the noise power for a 2 CO3 BT4
BW of 36MHz.
4. Define antenna gain. 2 CO3 BT1
5. What is a single carrier per channel (SCPC)? 2 CO3 BT1
6. What is TWTA? 2 CO3 BT2
7. List the ionospheric effect on space link. 2 CO3 BT1
8. State the basic requirements of an earth station antenna. 2 CO3 BT2
9. What is polarization interleaving? 2 CO3 BT2
10. Define noise factor. 2 CO3 BT1

Part B M.A CO BTL

Briefly explain in detail the effects of rain in uplink and downlink in satellite
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communication.
Explain in detail about Free space transmission losses, feeder losses and
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misalignment.
13. a)Derive the link – power budget equation. 8 CO3 BT4
b)Explain the input back off method. 8 CO3 BT2
With a neat block diagram explain the functional elements of a basic digital earth
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station.
Explain in detail about test equipment measurements on G/T, C/N o and EIRP
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with reference to the Earth segment
 M.A.M. SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING

(An Autonomous Institution)

Accredited by NAAC & Approved by AICTE, New Delhi
Affiliated to Anna University, Chennai
Siruganur, Trichy -621 105. www.mamse.in

Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering

Academic Year 2024-2025(Odd Semester)
Unit - IV
Sub.Code/Sub.Name :CEC352 /SATELLITE COMMUNICATION Date :
Year/Sem. :III/V

Part A (10 X 2 = 20 Marks)

M.A CO BTL
Answer All the Questions
1. What are the methods of multiple access techniques? 2 CO4 BT2
2. What are the types of CDMA? 2 CO4 BT2
3. What is preamble? 2 CO4 BT2
4. Define Multiplexing. 2 CO4 BT1
5. Write about demand assigned TDMA satellite access. 2 CO4 BT1
6. What is single channel per carrier? 2 CO4 BT2
7. List the features of spread spectrum communication. 2 CO4 BT2
How does a CDMA receiver function for the purpose of synchronization maintenance
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and reliable data reconstruction?
9. What is the need for burst position synchronization? 2 CO4 BT2
10. Differentiate multiple access from single access. 2 CO4 BT4

Part B M.A CO BTL

11. Explain in detail the Code division multiple access technique and lists its
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advantages.
a)Draw the encoder diagram for the following digital signals- Unipolar, NRZ, Polar
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NRZ,Manchester, Polar RZ for the digital data 1010111.
b)Distinguish between pre assigned and demand-assigned traffic in relation to a
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satellite communications network.
Briefly describe the ways in which demand assignment may be carried out in an
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FDMA network.
Explain in detail about compression and encryption techniques used in satellite
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communication.
15. Explain in detail how carrier recovery is done in TDMA. 16 CO4 BT2
 M.A.M. SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING

(An Autonomous Institution)

Accredited by NAAC & Approved by AICTE, New Delhi
Affiliated to Anna University, Chennai
Siruganur, Trichy -621 105. www.mamse.in

Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering

Academic Year 2024-2025(Odd Semester)
Unit - V
Sub.Code/Sub.Name :CEC352 / SATELLITE COMMUNICATION Date :
Year/Sem. :III/V

Part A (10 X 2 = 20 Marks)

M.A CO BTL
Answer All the Questions
1. What is the 3 different types of applications with respect to satellite systems? 2 CO5 BT2
2. What is INSAT? 2 CO5 BT2
Write the four kinds of communication that network structure of MSAT can
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accommodate.
4. Outline the three regions to allocate the frequency for satellite services. 2 CO5 BT2
5. Write down the names of any four mobile satellite services. 2 CO5 BT2
6. Mention the services of INSAT. 2 CO5 BT1
7. Write any two features of GPS. 2 CO5 BT2
8. What is the difference between active and passive satellites? 2 CO5 BT2
9. In what ways, does a satellite transfer TV signal to the particular consumer? 2 CO5 BT2
10. List the frequency bands assigned for DTH systems. 2 CO5 BT1

Part B M.A CO BTL

Explain the types of INTELSAT satellites with respect to basic space craft
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Characteristics and vehicle type.
12. Describe the main features and services offered by Mobile Satellite Systems. 16 CO5 BT3
a) Discuss in detail about GPS satellite services. 8 CO5 BT6
13.
b)Write a detailed note on MPEG compression standards. 8 CO5 BT4
14. a)Explain the features of Direct to Home Broadcasting Satellite. 8 CO5 BT2
b)Describe on the satellite navigational system. 8 CO5 BT4
15. Explain the concept behind DTH. 16 CO5 BT2