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What is the primary function of the terrestrial interface equipment in satellite communication?
What is the primary function of the terrestrial interface equipment in satellite communication?
- Data encryption
- Signal modulation
- Signal amplification
- Signal demodulation (correct)
Which component of the earth station is responsible for maintaining communication with the satellite by pointing the antenna accurately?
Which component of the earth station is responsible for maintaining communication with the satellite by pointing the antenna accurately?
- Modulator
- Multiplexer
- Low-noise amplifier
- Tracking system (correct)
In satellite communication links, what does the term 'link budget' refer to?
In satellite communication links, what does the term 'link budget' refer to?
- Number of earth stations involved in the link
- Financial cost of setting up the communication link
- Amount of data that can be transmitted in a given time
- Analysis of all gains and losses in the communication path (correct)
Which type of earth station architecture provides communication services to a wide area, often covering multiple countries or continents?
Which type of earth station architecture provides communication services to a wide area, often covering multiple countries or continents?
What is a common maintenance task for satellite earth stations?
What is a common maintenance task for satellite earth stations?
What is a key factor influencing the selection of an earth station type?
What is a key factor influencing the selection of an earth station type?
What is one of the major factors that affect the ability to maintain communication with a satellite?
What is one of the major factors that affect the ability to maintain communication with a satellite?
What is a key function of the Ground Segment in supporting space vehicles?
What is a key function of the Ground Segment in supporting space vehicles?
Which factor influences the design of the Telemetry function?
Which factor influences the design of the Telemetry function?
In terms of Earth Station types, what dictates the required internal and external data interfaces?
In terms of Earth Station types, what dictates the required internal and external data interfaces?
What is a key factor that affects the ability to maintain a communication link with a satellite?
What is a key factor that affects the ability to maintain a communication link with a satellite?
Which function is not typically provided by the Ground Segment in supporting space vehicles?
Which function is not typically provided by the Ground Segment in supporting space vehicles?
What is the primary function of the Antenna System in an Earth Station?
What is the primary function of the Antenna System in an Earth Station?
Which of the following is NOT a factor influencing the complexity of the Receiver Sub-system in an Earth Station?
Which of the following is NOT a factor influencing the complexity of the Receiver Sub-system in an Earth Station?
In an Earth Station, what is the purpose of the Tracking System?
In an Earth Station, what is the purpose of the Tracking System?
Which of the following is a typical characteristic of Fixed Satellite Service (FSS) Earth Stations?
Which of the following is a typical characteristic of Fixed Satellite Service (FSS) Earth Stations?
What is the primary function of Gateway Stations and Teleports?
What is the primary function of Gateway Stations and Teleports?
Which frequency band is typically used by Fixed Satellite Service Earth Stations for operations?
Which frequency band is typically used by Fixed Satellite Service Earth Stations for operations?
What determines the complexity of the Transmitter Sub-system in an Earth Station?
What determines the complexity of the Transmitter Sub-system in an Earth Station?
