GK Question

technology medium mcq

Which technology enables high-speed data transmission from satellites to ground stations?

  1. L-band
  2. Ka-band
  3. VHF
  4. UHF

Answer: Ka-band

Ka-band (26.5-40 GHz) offers high bandwidth for satellite broadband, earth observation data downlink, and inter-satellite links. Challenges: rain attenuation, requiring adaptive coding. Critical for satellite communication and space infrastructure questions.

Topic Space Economy
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