To use a satellite for communication relay or repeater purposes what type of orbit will be the best? - Avionics MCQ

Aeronautical & Aerospace Engineering : Avionics - Quiz(MCQ)

To use a satellite for communication relay or repeater purposes what type of orbit will be the best?

A)

Circular orbit

B)

Elliptical orbit

C)

Triangular orbit

D)

Geosynchronous orbit

Correct Answer : Geosynchronous orbit

Explanation : The best solution is to launch a synchronous or geostationary satellite. In a geosynchronous earth orbit. Since the satellite remains apparently fixed, no special earth station tracking antennas are required. The antenna is simply pointed at the satellite and remains in a fixed position. With this arrangement, continuous communication is possible.

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Which frequency band is used for connecting the satellite system with the public switched telephone network?

A)

Ka band

B)

L band

C)

C band

D)

Ku band

Correct Answer : Option (A) : Ka band

Explanation : The satellites communicate with ground stations called gateways that connect the system to the public switched telephone network. The satellites also communicate among themselves. Both gateway and intersatellite communication takes place over Ka band frequencies.

What provides the sufficient drive to the final power amplifier?

A)

Up converter

B)

Power driver circuit

C)

Operational amplifier

D)

Intermediate-power amplifier

Correct Answer : Option (D) : Intermediate-power amplifier

Explanation : The power amplifier usually begins with an initial stage called the intermediate-power amplifier (IPA). This provides sufficient drive to the final high-power amplifier (HPA).

What is the number of satellites present in the Iridium system?

A)

72

B)

66

C)

51

D)

32

Correct Answer : Option (B) : 66

Explanation : The satellite systems use low-earth-orbit satellites to perform the relay services to the main telephone system or to make a connection directly between any two cellular telephones using the system. One of the oldest and most widely used is the Iridium system. It uses a constellation of 66 satellites in six polar orbits with 11 satellites per orbit 420 mi above the earth.

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