2. Introduction
History
Classical satellites
Principle of communication
Frequency band
Elements of satellite communication system
Applications
Disadvantages
Contemporary area covered
Conclusion
References
OVERVIEW
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3. What are the Satellites:
Satellite:- an artificial body placed in orbit round the earth or
another planet in order to collect information or for
communication.
Communication satellite :- a communication satellite is basically
electronic communication package placed in orbit round the earth
in order to relay television, radio, and telephone signals.
3source :www.giphy.com
4. History
The Space Age began in 1957 with the U.S.S.R.’s launch of the first artificial
satellite, called Sputnik, which transmitted telemetry information for 21
days.
This achievement was followed in 1958 by the American artificial satellite
Score.
Two satellites were deployed in 1960: a reflector satellite, called
Echo, and Courier. The Courier was particularly significant because it
recorded a message that could be played back later.
In 1962 active communication satellites (repeaters), called Telstar and
Relay, were deployed, and the first geostationary satellite, called Syncom,
was launched in 1963
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6. In satellite communication, signal transferring between the sender
and receiver is done with the help of satellite.
In this process, the signal which is basically a beam of modulated
microwaves is sent towards the satellite. Then the satellite amplifies
the signal and sent it back to the receiver’s antenna present on the
earth’s surface.
Principle of communication
6source:www.giphy.com and www.thebigger.com
9. Frequency Bands
Different kinds of satellites use different frequency bands.
L–Band: 1 to 2 GHz, used by MSS(mobile service satellite)
S-Band: 2 to 4 GHz, used by MSS, NASA, deep space research
C-Band: 4 to 8 GHz, used by FSS(fixed service satellite)
X-Band: 8 to 12.5 GHz, used by FSS and in terrestrial imaging, ex:
military and meteorological satellites
Ku-Band: 12.5 to 18 GHz: used by FSS and BSS (DBS)
K-Band: 18 to 26.5 GHz: used by FSS and BSS
Ka-Band: 26.5 to 40 GHz: used by FSS
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10. Elements of satellite
communications system
Two major elements of Satellite Communications Systems are:
Space Segment :- Satellite itself is known as space segment and
comprised of complex structure. It has some major subsystem like
TTC system, Transponder, Fuel Tank called thrusters tank ,
Antenna and Control system etc.
Ground segment:- It is a network of earth stations and user
terminals that provides applications and services to end users.
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11. Space segment
Antennas and transceivers send and
receive signals to and from the Earth or
another satellite.
Rocket motors move the satellite in
space(powered by electric or chemical
fuel mostly hydrazine is use).
Fuel tanks store the fuel for the
rocket.
Solar panels use solar cells to turn the
sun's energy into electricity.
Batteries store the electricity
generated by the solar panels.
On-board processors provide the
“brain” of the satellite and tell the
satellite to do what humans want it to
do.
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14. IoT
Satellite technology has a pivotal role in driving the growth
momentum behind the Internet of Things (IoT) and unlocking
the promise of interconnected devices.
14source: google images
15. Environmental Monitoring
Environmental monitoring satellites carry highly sensitive
imagers and sounders to monitor the Earth's environment like
movement and formation of clouds.
ocean temperatures.
glacial movement
Large-scale computers use this data to model the entire earth's
atmosphere and create weather forecasts.
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16. Disaster management
Satellites are used in disasters for communications, remote
sensing and mapping.
In disasters that destroy local infrastructure, satellite
communications are the only option for getting information
out quickly.
16Source:www.giphy.com
17. A single satellite can provide several hundreds of TV channels to
an entire country or continent.
Television and radio broadcast
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Source:www.teachengineering.org
18. Satellite broadband
Satellite broadband is very similar to dish TV it receives information to a small
dish and transfers the information via a cable connected to a modem in our
house. In addition, satellite broadband also sends out information to the
satellite so we have a fast two-way broadband connection.
18source: http://avonlinebroadband.com/about-satellite-broadband/how-satellite-broadband-works/
19. Military
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Military communications require secure links with highly flexible
coverage. which is provided by communication satellites .
Efficient, rapid and above all secure communications are
of paramount importance in today’s military operations.
source: airbus defence and space
20. Is there any disadvantages ???
Large up front capital costs (space segment and launch).it is
estimated that a single satellite launch can range in cost from a
low of about $15 million to a high of about $400 million.
Propagation delay (nearly 540ms in case of geostationary)
Attenuation loss.
Repair of satellite is almost impossible, once it has been
launched.
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21. Contemporary area covered
History of science and technology
Environmental (weather telecast)
societal (internet , radio broadcast)
Safety (disaster management)
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22. Conclusion
Artificial earth satellites have been used for more than 40 years
and satellite communications form a unique part of daily
routine life from internet to telephony.
It serving billions of people and granting access to a vast range
of voice, data and video telecommunication applications.
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23. References
1. DipakMisra, Dinesh Kumar Misra, Dr. S.P.Tripathi “Satellite Communication
Advancement, Issues,Challenges and Applications” IJARCSSE Vol. 2, Issue 4, April
2013 page 1681-1682
2. Mach, I. (n.d.). CHERNOMOR satellite communication system. 3rd International
Conference on Satellite Communications (IEEE Cat. No.98TH8392), 1,page 146-
147. sept 22-24 1998
3. Author: Michael O. Kolawole Title: Satellite Communication Engineering
ISBN: 082470777X EAN: 9780071371766 publisher: Marcel Dekker, Inc.
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4. "Extra-Terrestrial Relays — Can Rocket Stations Give Worldwide Radio Coverage?
(PDF). Arthur C. Clark. October 1945. Retrieved 2016-04-15
5. “IoT”- Retrieved 2016-04-19 from:- http://www.thuraya.com/content/can-internet-
things-iot-survive-without-satellite
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Hinweis der Redaktion
Two separate frequencies are used so that one cannot interfere with the other and full duplexcommunication is possible. And other reason is that the Power required to transmit a signal isproportional to the frequency of the signal. And more power requirement more would be the weight ofthe system. As there are constraints on the load that can be carried with the satellite, mainly down linkingfrequency is lower than the up linking one.
Ttc: telemetry tracking and command system
The transmission of house keeping information and status of the satellite to the ground control station.
Carrying out angular and range measurement to permit localization of the satellite.
Receiving command signals from the ground control station, to initiate attitude and station keeping process and operation of the on board equipment.
Signal transmission digitisation has vastly enhanced the satellite’s carriage potential in terms of number of channels, which has led to the flourishing market of satellite TV packages. These broadcasts can be received by both private and commercial customers using local satellite receiver keys.
most people understand how Sky TV works – a small dish receives TV signals from a satellite into a box in their house.