For a GEO satellite, what is the free space loss (Ldb) at the equator in terms of carrier wavelength (λ)?
A. 20log(λ) + 21.98
B. -20log(λ) + 173.07
C. 20log(λ) - 173.07
D. -20log(λ) + 21.98
Answer: Option B
A. 20log(λ) + 21.98
B. -20log(λ) + 173.07
C. 20log(λ) - 173.07
D. -20log(λ) + 21.98
Answer: Option B
Collects very weak signals from a broadcast satellite
A. Helical antenna
B. Satellite dish
C. LNA
D. TWT
Is a loss of power of a satellite downlink signal due to earth’s atmosphere.
A. Atmospheric loss
B. Path loss
C. Radiation loss
D. RFI
As the height of a satellite orbit gets lower, the speed of the satellite ___________.
A. Increases
B. Decreases
C. Remains the same
D. None of the above
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