Which technique uses spot beam antennas to divide the area covered by the satellite into smaller segments? - Avionics MCQ

Aeronautical & Aerospace Engineering : Avionics - Quiz(MCQ)

Which technique uses spot beam antennas to divide the area covered by the satellite into smaller segments?

A)

Multiplexing

B)

Modulation

C)

Spatial isolation

D)

Frequency reuse

Correct Answer : Spatial isolation

Explanation : By using narrow beam or spot beam antennas, the area on the earth covered by the satellite can be divided up into smaller segments. Earth stations in each segment may actually use the same frequency, but because of the very narrow beam widths of the antennas, there is no interference between adjacent segments.

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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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