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Earth Segment: Satellite Communication
Earth Segment: Satellite Communication
Satellite Communication
Earth Station Technology
Earth segment of a satellite communications system consists of the transmit and receive earth stations
Most complex are the terminal stations used for international communications networks
Factors
Type of services
Frequency bands used
Function of the transmitter
Function of the receiver
Antenna characteristics
Transmitter and Receiver
Earth station consists of four major subsystems
Transmitter
Receiver
Antenna
Tracking equipment