Satellite communications involves four steps: An uplink Earth station or other ground equipment transmits the desired signal to the satellite . The satellite amplifies the incoming signal and changes the frequency . The satellite transmits the signal back to Earth .
Read moreWhat is satellite communication and how does it work?
Satellites communicate by using radio waves to send signals to the antennas on the Earth . The antennas then capture those signals and process the information coming from those signals.
Read moreWhat is the example of satellite communication?
Telephone, radio, television, internet, and military applications use satellite communications.
Read moreWhat type of communication is a satellite used for?
Satellites provide in-flight phone communications on airplanes, and are often the main conduit of voice communication for rural areas and areas where phone lines are damaged after a disaster. Satellites also provide the primary timing source for cell phones and pagers.
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