Communication Satellites — Prelims Questions

Which of the following statements regarding India's communication satellites is/are correct? 1. INSAT series satellites are primarily used for dedicated meteorological services. 2. GSAT-7 (Rukmini) is India's first dedicated military communication satellite for the Indian Navy. 3. Ka-band transponders are known for their high susceptibility to rain fade but offer higher bandwidth.

Consider the following statements regarding different satellite orbits: 1. Geostationary Earth Orbit (GEO) satellites offer very low latency, making them ideal for real-time interactive applications. 2. Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellites require large constellations to provide continuous global coverage. 3. Medium Earth Orbit (MEO) satellites are primarily used for navigation systems like GPS.

With reference to satellite communication in India, which of the following applications are directly supported by the INSAT/GSAT series of satellites? 1. Direct-to-Home (DTH) television services 2. Mobile communication in remote areas 3. Disaster management communication 4. Air traffic control communication

Which of the following statements best describes the 'Vyyuha Analysis' of communication satellites for India?

Consider the following pairs: 1. C-band: Less susceptible to rain fade 2. Ku-band: Primarily used for military communication 3. Ka-band: Enables High Throughput Satellite (HTS) services Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?