Channels of Communication
 

Channels of Communication problem 20


Two people, living in different regions of the Earth, communicate either using a link provided by a geostationary satellite or using optic fibres.


    • Explain what is meant by a geostationary satellite.


    • The uplink frequency for communication with the satellite is and the downlink has a frequency of . Explain why the frequencies are different.


  • Comment on the time delays experienced by the two people when communicating either using geostationary satellites or using optic fibres. Explain your answer.


 

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