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A satellite system is composed of a satellite bus subsystem and a
Answer for Tutorial 2
2d
satellite payload subsystem. Explain the function of a payload
system.
The payload on a satellite is the equipment that provides the
service or services intended for the satellite. A communications
satellite payload consists of the communications equipment that
provides the relay link between the up- and down-links from the
ground. The communications payload can be further divided into
the transponder and the antenna subsystems.
2e Explain the types of earth station
Transmit only: transmit signal only towards the satellite
Receive only: receive signal only from the satellite
Transmit and received: transmit and received the signal to/from
satellite
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Satellite System Elements—Tutorial 2