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Chapter 1 INTRODUCTION TO SATELLITE COMMUNICATION 1

1.1 Remember satellite communication system 2-6
1.1.1 Define satellite communication

1.1.2 Identify the structure of satellite communication
system

1.1.3 Define orbit
1.1.4 Describe the orbital shape:
a. Circular

b. Elliptical

1.2 Understand frequency allocations for satellite 7-8
communication system

1.2.1 Explain the frequency bands allocation for
satellite communication system
1.2.2 Compare the advantages and disadvantages of:

a. C-band
b. Ku-band

c. Ka-band

1.3 Sketch types of circular orbit: 9-13
a. Low Earth Orbit (LEO)
b. Medium Earth Orbit (MEO)

c. Geostationary Earth Orbit (GEO)

1.4 Apply the understanding of the look angle of a 14-16

satellite
1.4.1 Show look angles of a satellite with an illustration:

a. Elevation angle
b. Azimuth angle

1.5 Apply the understanding of earth coverage area (foot 17-20
print)
1.5.1 Show satellite altitude and the earth coverage

area
1.5.2 Show orbit inclination and latitude coverage iii

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