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1
Q

Reflector

A

Used for transmitting and receiving microwave frequencies to and from space

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2
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Using a parabolic shape results in

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Higher Gain

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3
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This size of the parabolic reflector is ________ proportionate to the frequency

A

Inversely

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4
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Feed horn

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Horn antenna that offers conveying of signals to and from the dish, attached to waveguides

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5
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Feed horn linear polarization

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Horizontal or vertical polarization adjustments

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6
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Feed horn circular polarization

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Adjusted right hand or left hand polarization

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7
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Feed horns are specific to their

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Frequency Band

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8
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Job of a modem

A

Convert the digital data to useable electromagnetic waves during transmit

Opposite during receive

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9
Q

Transmit signal flow

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DTE sends digital (baseband)
info to modem > modem turns digital to analog IF > IF sent to up converter for final translation to RF (transmit frequency )

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10
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FEC (Forward Error Correction)

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Adds artificial redundancy to a data stream and uses this redundancy to fix errors caused by noise and interference

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11
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Scrambling

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Modems can obfuscate analog data, makes it difficult to read without proper key

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12
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Scrambling should not be confused with

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Encryption

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13
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Coaxial cable

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Due to its grounded outer conducting shield, less vulnerable to EMI

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14
Q

GMT is capable of how many uplinks and how many downlinks per hub

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1 uplink and 6 downlinks per hub

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15
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The GMT has how many transit cases total?

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29: 19 antenna cases, 6 electronics cases, 2 PDP cases, 2 spare equipment cases

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16
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What cases go on the second pallet

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2 Spare equipment and 2 PDP cases

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17
Q

GMT requires how many personnel for setup

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2 personel

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18
Q

List all 5 antennas

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Small aperture antenna (SAA)

Quick Reaction Satellite antenna (QRSA)

Lightweight High Gain Xband Antenna (LHGXA)

Large Aperture Multiband Deployable Antenna (LAMDA)

Quad band Large Aperture Antenna (QLAA)

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19
Q

PDPs are designed for use with how many amps

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60

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20
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Local PDP has to be within how many feet of local power source

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50 feet

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21
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Remote PDPs can be separated from the local PDP up to how many feet

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250 feet

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22
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Which cases is the NSM in

A

A and D

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23
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ETSSP stands for

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Enhanced Tactical Satellite Signal Processor

24
Q

Define NSM

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Synchronous time division multiplexer used in satellite earth terminal

Full duplex

inputs from synchronus data users and digital non secure/secure voice orderwire are multiplexed into a single output aggregate and supplied to modem

25
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Max data rate for NSM

A

52 Megabits per second

26
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NSM number of ports

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26 total: 12 NRZ, 6 TI/E1, 2 HSSI, 6 conditioned di phase ports

only 12 ports can be configured in a single configuration

27
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Port router

A

Movement of data from ports to the multiplexer channels and from demultiplexer channels to ports

Electronic patch panel, provides interconnectivity of data flow

28
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Monitor and control of the NSM is accomplished through what type of connection

29
Q

Establishing a communications channel with another user is to ensure..

A

you are transmitting a signal through all phases, from modem, to block up converter, to amplifier

30
Q

during transmission:
Once data from the DTE is received by modem..

A

Modem modulates the information into an IF

31
Q

During transmission, From the modem the IF is

A

Passed to the block up converter where it is translated into a usable RF

32
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During transmission, the final stage is

A

amplification at the high power amplifier (HPA)

33
Q

Primary responsibility of block up converter

A

Translate the IF into RF

Provides a veriable amount of attenuation to the transmission frequency in order to control power output

34
Q

A high power amplifier is used to

A

amplify the RF to a level suitable to reach the satellite, provide adequate signal strength for the receiving terminal

35
Q

Most common Amplifier

A

Traveling Wave Tube Amplifier (TWTA)

36
Q

First step of receiving

A

Receive a downlink RF from the assigned satellite

37
Q

Ground terminals often receive a weak downlink signal from satellite due to

A

Distance

ranging from -140dbm and -70 dbm

38
Q

LNA

A

Where it is amplified without degrading the signal to noise ratio

39
Q

Block down converter is used for

A

Frequency Translation

40
Q

Block down converts ______ into _______

A

RF into IF

If will then be sent to modem for data extraction

41
Q

What case is the timing replaceable unit (TRAK9000) contained in

A

Electronics case B/E

42
Q

What allows the antenna to contiously peak on the satellites beacon with minimal drifting

43
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SAA
Small Aperture Antenna

A

Operates on C, X, KU, KA bands

8 reflector panels

tri band HPA must be mounted to the feed boom

2.4 meter (8ft)

44
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QLAA
Quad Band Large Aperture Antenna

A

Operates on C, X, KU, KA bands

3.9 meter (13ft)

45
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LAMDA
Large Aperture Multi Band Deployable Antenna

A

Operates in C, X and KU

4.9 meters (16ft)

Requires 3-4 personnel and 45 min to 1 hour

46
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Lightweight High Gain Xband Antenna (LHGXA)

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Trailer Mounted

4.9 meter (16ft)

3-4 personnel to set up 45 min - 1 hour

47
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Quick Reaction Satellite Antenna (QRSA)

A

Trailer mounted

6.1 meter (20ft)

x band

6-8 personnel for setup, 1-2 hours

48
Q

Primary tracking mode in ACU

49
Q

STORES azimuth, elevation and polarization

50
Q

Forms an Ephermeris model

51
Q

Can predict where the satellite is in the event of signal loss

52
Q

Enhanced version of Optrack, but USER ENTERS intial azmiuth, elevation, and polarization

A

Position track

53
Q

Enchanced Optrack, but user enters latitude and longitude

54
Q

Once it reaches set postion, it wil begin optrack or step track

55
Q

Memory track

A

After enough stored memory is aquired, the antenna will repeat its track principles day by day

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