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What is the main advantage of GEO orbit for broadcasting TV?
What is the main advantage of GEO orbit for broadcasting TV?
- Large covered area (correct)
- Better frequency reuse
- Short delay
- Less free-space attenuation
What is the maximum satellite visible time for LEO satellites?
What is the maximum satellite visible time for LEO satellites?
- 10 minutes
- 2 hours
- 20 minutes (correct)
- 1 hour
What is the primary advantage of LEO satellites in terms of signal strength?
What is the primary advantage of LEO satellites in terms of signal strength?
- Stronger signal strength due to higher orbit
- No difference in signal strength compared to GEO satellites
- Better signal strength due to lower transmit power (correct)
- Weaker signal strength due to lower orbit
What is the approximate diameter of coverage for LEO satellites?
What is the approximate diameter of coverage for LEO satellites?
What is the main disadvantage of GEO satellites in terms of delay?
What is the main disadvantage of GEO satellites in terms of delay?
What is the minimum number of satellites required for global coverage using LEO satellites?
What is the minimum number of satellites required for global coverage using LEO satellites?
What is the distance of a Geostationary satellite's orbit from the earth's surface?
What is the distance of a Geostationary satellite's orbit from the earth's surface?
What is the advantage of Geostationary satellites in terms of tracking?
What is the advantage of Geostationary satellites in terms of tracking?
What is the approximate one-way propagation delay for Geostationary satellites?
What is the approximate one-way propagation delay for Geostationary satellites?
What is the main reason why Geostationary satellites are not suitable for global coverage for small mobile phones and data transmission?
What is the main reason why Geostationary satellites are not suitable for global coverage for small mobile phones and data transmission?
What is the primary application of Geostationary satellites?
What is the primary application of Geostationary satellites?
How many satellites are required for global coverage using Geostationary satellites?
How many satellites are required for global coverage using Geostationary satellites?
What is the primary reason a satellite stays in orbit?
What is the primary reason a satellite stays in orbit?
What is the purpose of a rocket in launching a satellite?
What is the purpose of a rocket in launching a satellite?
What happens when a satellite is too close to Earth?
What happens when a satellite is too close to Earth?
What are the two main forces acting on a satellite's motion?
What are the two main forces acting on a satellite's motion?
Why do satellites need to reach high speeds to stay in orbit?
Why do satellites need to reach high speeds to stay in orbit?
What is the term for the energy a satellite gains from the rocket?
What is the term for the energy a satellite gains from the rocket?
