Q 2.22 Give a brief history of communication satellite?
3 October 2022
The satellite era began in October 1957 with the launch of SPUTNIK-1, a Russian satellite. This was followed by launch…
Q 2.23 How are satellites named? Give examples.
3 October 2022
There are no set rules for naming a satellite, a space probe or a launch vehicle – much as for…
Q 2.24 What are typical bandwidth of satellite transponders?
3 October 2022
Typical bandwidths of transponder of satellites of fixed and broadcast services are 36, 54 and 72 MHz and those of…
Q 2.25 How many television channels can be transmitted through a satellite transponder?
2 November 2022
Number of channels supported by a satellite transponder depends on numerous variables: TV transmission standard – standard definition (SD) or…
Q 2.25-1 Jacek Pawlowski , How many SD/HD channels can we get from one transponder?
3 October 2022
Number of channels supported by a satellite transponder depends on numerous variables: TV transmission standard – standard definition (SD) or…