Q. The INTELSAT-IV satellite launched in 1974 had two earth coverage antenna and two narrower-angle antennas subtending 4.5°. The signal from narrow-angle antenna was stronger than that from earth- coverage antenna by a factor of

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Q. A transponder is a satellite equipment which

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Q. A geosynchronous satellite

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Q. The first geostationary satellite launched in 1965 was called

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Q. Rotation of a geosynchronous satellite means its

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Q. The present total cost per watt of power generation in geosynchronous orbit is nearly Rs.

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Q. Noise temperature of Sun is more than __________ °K.

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Q. A 20 m antenna gives a certain uplink gain at frequencies of 4/6 GHz. For getting same gain in the 20/30 GHz band, antenna size required is metre.

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Q. To make antenna more directional, either its size must be increased or

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Q. India's first domestic geostationary satellite 1NSAT-IA was launched on 10th April 1982 from

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Q. Satellite launch sites are invariably located on Eastern seaboards to ensure that

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Q. The owner of a communication satellite is usually required to keep the spacecraft on station at its assigned place in the geosynchronous orbit with an accuracy of __________ degree.

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Q. The number of days when Earth's shadow falls on a geosynchronous satellite is

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Q. Of the four INSAT-I satellites planned by India so for, only __________ has proved to be successful.

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Q. Radio broadcasting is a familiar example of

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Q. As compared to 17.34° antenna, the total increase in the signal relayed by 4.5° antenna of INTELSAT-IV is

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Q. Which one of the following statements regarding DSI is wrong?

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Q. Which one of the following statements regarding compandor is FALSE?

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Q. The quality of a space-link is measured in terms of the __________ ratio.

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Q. The useful operational life of INSAT-IB (launched in 1983) is expected to end by

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