Satellite

Communications
System Design
Presented to: Engr. Vincent Ronquillo
Presented by: Group 3
Introduction
In the early 1960s, the American Telephone and Telegraph Company (AT&T)
released studies indicating that a few powerful satellites of advanced
design, could handle more traffic than the entire AT&T long-Distance
communications network. The cost of these satellites was estimated to be
only a fraction of the cost of equivalent terrestrial microwave facilities.
Unfortunately, because AT&T was a utility, government regulations
prevented them from developing the satellite systems. Smaller and much
less lucrative corporations were left to develop the satellite system, and
AT&T continued to invest billions of dollars each year in conventional
terrestrial microwave system Because of this, early developments in
satellite technology were slow in coming.
Throughout the years the prices of most goods and services have increased
substantially; however, satellite communications services have become more
affordable each year. In most instances, satellite systems offer more
flexibility than submarine cables, buried underground cables, line-of-sight
microwave radio, tropospheric sealer radio, or optical fiber systems.
Introduction (contd.)
Essentially, a communication satellite is a radio repeater in the sky (transponder) that
consist of a diverse combination of one or more of the following: receiver, transmitter,
amplifier, regenerator, filter, onboard computer, multiplexer, demultiplexer, antenna,
waveguide , and about any other electronic communication circuit
A satellite system consists of :
1. Transponder
2. Ground-based station to control its operation
3. User network of earth station that provide the facilities for transmission and
reception of communications traffic through the satellite system.
Satellite transmissions are categorized as either bus or payload. The bus includes
control mechanisms that support the payload operation. The payload is the actual user
information that is conveyed through the system. Although in recent years new data
services and television broadcasting are more and more in demand, the transmission of
conventional speech telephone signals in analog or digital form) is still the bulk of the
satellite payload.
Satellite Link

Objective of the Satellite Link:

To design a Satellite TV System that deliver services
with the best quality and reliability, under strict cost
constraints.
Design Target:
Accuratelyanalyze the main factors involved, such as
system characteristics.
Specific Objectives:

To enumerate the equipment used in designing a Satellite TV System

To calculate the Attenuation and Power Gain of a Satellite TV System,
and as well as its parameters.
To determine what kind of satellite dish is most suitable for less
noise/attenuation received
To define Link Budget then apply it in designing a Satellite TV System
To cite the advantages and disadvantages of using a Satellite TV System
to other providers such as Cable TV
To identify the specifications of the transponder that will be used in
relaying the TV programming to the customers
Scope and Delimitation

The main focus of this project is the design of an efficient

Satellite TV System, The system will be using Satellite
Communications technology by application of Direct to home
system (DTH).In DTH signals are relayed from a direct broadcast
satellite on the Ku band frequencies (12-18 GHz) requiring only
a small dish less than a meter in diameter.
There are many Standards for Satellites Televisions but the
researchers will only focus on those that will make the system
cost lower but works efficiently and with quality.
Some calculations, assumptions, and selections were made as a
consideration of a proper and realistic design.
Basic Block Diagram of a Satellite
Communication System

Figure 1. Uplink Model

Uplink Model

Primary component Earth Station Transmitter

It consists of:
IF modulator
IF to RF microwave up-converter (Mixer and Band
Pass Filter)
High Power Amplifier
Bandlimiting (Band Pass Filter)
Basic Block Diagram of a Satellite
Communication System

Figure 2. Satellite Transponder

Transponder

It consists of:
Input Band limiting Device (Band Pass Filter)
Input Low-Noise Amplifier (LNA)
Frequency Translator (Shift Oscillator and Band Pass Filter)
Low-level Power Amplifier
Output Bandlimiting Device (Band Pass Filter)
Basic Block Diagram of a Satellite
Communication System

Figure 3. Downlink Model

Downlink Model

It consists of:
Input Bandlimiting Device (Band Pass Filter)
Input Low-Noise Amplifier (LNA)
RF to IF down-converter (Mixer and Band Pass Filter
Group Members

Cortes
Jurado
Oballes
Policarpio
Tamayo