Satellite Communication

Kepler’s Three Laws

The motion of satellites in space was governed by the laws of planetary motion proposed by Johannes Kepler. There are three laws, known as Kepler’s three laws that describe the motion of a satellite in space. The first law of Kepler is also known as the law of orbits, the second law is called the …

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Earth Station

Definition: Earth Station also known as the ground station is an arrangement of various equipment on the surface or atmosphere of the earth that is used to transmit or receive signals in the form of voice, video, or data through single or multiple satellites. It is sometimes called the earth terminal and is a part …

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Satellite Orbits

Definition: The motion of satellites around the earth can be done through various paths, so, the paths in which the satellite is rotated around the earth are known as Satellite Orbits. These are also known as orbits of satellites. The various paths followed by the satellites have their own significance because of their respective applications. …

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Satellite Transponder

Definition: The word ‘transponder‘ is formed by combining the terms transmitter and responder. A satellite transponder is a transparent relay channel that connects the transmitting and receiving antennas for the purpose of communication. It is basically a multiple equipment channel and not simply a single item of equipment that connects the two separate stations. So, …

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