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In space communication, what is the purpose of the Telecommand (uplink)?

To send type of commands (correct)

To receive frequency bands, modulations and coding

To receive and retransmit the uplink signal

To generate carrier onboard

What is the main function of the Telemetry (downlink) in space communication?

To receive frequency bands, modulations and coding (correct)

To generate carrier onboard

To receive and retransmit the uplink signal

To transmit type of telemetry

What characterizes a Three-way tracking configuration in space communication?

Carrier is generated onboard using a suitable oscillator

Carrier is generated by the ground station using the station master frequency standard

Carrier is generated by the ground station using the station master frequency standard, and an onboard transponder retransmits the uplink signal (correct)

An onboard transponder receives and retransmits the uplink signal

What distinguishes a Two-way tracking configuration in space communication?

Carrier is generated by the ground station using the station master frequency standard Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the Tracking (uplink and downlink) in space communication?

To determine range, range rate, and angular observables Signup and view all the answers

What is the main goal of a reference frame?

To establish a measurable relationship between different physical bodies Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary characteristic of a Terrestrial Reference System (TRS)?

It is a spatial reference system co-rotating with the Earth in its diurnal motion Signup and view all the answers

What class of reference frames are realized from physical bodies?

Body fixed Signup and view all the answers

What is meant by the term 'Reference System'?

The set of prescriptions and conventions to define axes and coordinates of a point Signup and view all the answers

What theory does this course adopt in its approach to reference frames?

Newtonian Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a reason for the predicted values differing from the true ones in orbit determination?

Perfect propagation of the spacecraft state Signup and view all the answers

What is the minimal set of parameters required for orbit determination according to the text?

(r,v) (position, velocity) at a given time Signup and view all the answers

What does OD stand for in the context of orbit determination?

Orbit Determination Signup and view all the answers

Which textbook will be used in the module for orbit determination according to the text?

TAPLEY, SCHUTZ, BORN: Statistical Orbit Determination, Elsevier (2004) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of using measurements linked to the dynamical state in orbit determination?

To predict the future evolution of the system Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Space Missions and Systems

Spacecraft navigation is crucial for achieving mission goals and is typically attained through radio or laser tracking from a ground station.
Satellites can be categorized into: communication, Earth observation, meteo, space research, planetary exploration, observation of the far universe, surveillance, and navigation.

Tracking and radio-metric observables are used for space navigation.
These observables include:
- Satellite TT&C (Telemetry, Tracking and Command) definitions
- Satellite communications systems
- Ground stations
- Link budgets
- Doppler (range rate) observables
- Range observables
- Angular (VLBI/deltaDOR) observables
- GNSS (Global Navigation Satellite System) observables

The Space and Ground Segments

The space segment consists of the satellite and its onboard equipment.
The ground segment includes:
- Telemetry, tracking and command stations (TT&C)
- Satellite control center
- Payload
- Platform
These segments work together to monitor and control the mission.

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Test your knowledge of space missions, navigation systems, observable quantities, ground systems, satellite TT&C, communications systems, ground stations, link budgets, and Doppler effects with this quiz. Perfect for students of aerospace engineering or space and astronautical engineering.