SATELLITE COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS

Seminar On EDUSAT

Topics to be Discussed
Introduction Implementation Satellites Involved Specifications Network - EDUSAT

Hardware & Objectives

Practical Use Conclusion

Introduction - EDUSAT
Government of India launched the Educational Satellite (EDUSAT) in September 2004, which is expected to revolutionize the Distance Education Programmes in the country. GSAT-3, known as EDUSAT is meant for distant class room education from school level to higher education.
This is the FIRST dedicated "Educational Satellite" that provide the country with satellite based two way communication to class room for delivering educational materials.

This is a Geo-synchronous satellite developed on I-2K bus.

Implementation - EDUSAT
Karnataka, Kerala, Madhya Pradesh and Maharashtra are the four States where EDUSAT programme are implemented in the current year. In each of these States a particular target and area has been identified for utilization of EDUSAT. Different agencies have been identified with the responsibility for the development of Software, Teacher Training, Monitoring & Evaluation and overall implementation of the project. Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO), Serva Siksha Abhiyan (SSA) are also involved in the implementation the Programme.

EQUIPMENT USED
Various Equipment's A. Antenna B. Modem C. LAN D. Screen E. Camera F. Client PC
** Many other devices can be used.

Devices & Protocol Used

PROTOCOL USED :IP ADDRESS (Because of the use of LAN)

Architecture Based Network - EDUSAT

Satellites Involved - EDUSAT

GSAT-3 is co-located with :
METSAT(KALPANA-1)
The satellite features a Very High Resolution scanning Radiometer (VHRR), for three-band images and a Data Relay Transponder (DRT) payload.

INSAT-3C
INSAT-3C, carrying Fixed Satellite Services (FSS) transponders, Broadcast Satellite Services (BSS) transponders and Mobile Satellite Services (MSS). Basically used for Communication, broadcasting.

Technical Specifications
Purpose
Mission Spacecraft Mass Onboard Power

Details
Education
1950.5 Kg mass (at Lift - off) 819.4 Kg (Dry mass) Total four solar panel of size 2.54 M x 1.525 M generating 2040 W (EOL), two 24 AH NiCd batteries for eclipse support. 3 axis body stabilized in orbit using sensors, momentum and reaction wheels, magnetic torquers and eight 10 N & 22N reaction control thrusters. 440 N Liquid Apogee Motor with MON - 3 and MMH for orbit raising.

Stabilization

Propulsion

Purpose

Details
Five Lower Ku Band transponders for spot beam coverage with 55dBW Edge of CoverageEffective Isotropic Radiated Power (EOC-EIRP). One Lower Ku Band transponder for 50dBW EOC-EIRP. Six Upper extended C-band transponders for national coverage with 37dBW EOC-EIRP. One Ku-band Beacon to help ground users for accurate antenna pointing & uplink power control. September 20, 2004 SHAR, Sriharikota, India GSLV-F01 Geostationary (74oE longitude) Very Long (Minimum 7 years).

Payload

Launch Date Launch Site Launch Vehicle Orbit Used Mission Life

Installation Hardware & Objectives - EDUSAT

To assess the impact of the The UPLINK facility was broadcast of the Video Programme established in DSERT, Bangalore on students with respect the gain (the knowledge. in thecapital city of the State). The DOWNLINK of the To assess the impact facility provided in schools are broadcast on students attendance. provided with solar power To get the feedback from the facility, which takes of the teachers on the quality care of the programme and isproblems frequent power impact on teachers

OBJECTIVES Installation :

Part

TOTAL NUMBER OF PARTICIPANTS ATTENDED EDUSAT COURSE

S.No. 1 2 Name of Institute Total Students 190 54

Pune University NIT, Warangal Anna Uni. Chennai Jamia Milia Islamia Banasthali University JNU, Delhi Hari Singh Government University Madurai Kamaraj University Thanjavur Tamil University Rajiv Gandhi University

3 4
5 6 7 8 9 10

66 34
220 116 111 128 17 50

S.No. 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18

Name of Institute

Total Students 58 59 14 178 11 13 16 122

Kashmir Univ. Mysore Univ. Tripura Univ. BIT. Ranchi IIT Roorkee Presidency College, Kolkata H.N.B.G.U. , Srinagar M.D.S. Univ., Ajmer Baramulla Uni.

19
20 21 22

52
76 37 02

Jammu University
HARSAC., Hissar Gurunanak Khalsa College

S.No.

Name of Institute

Total Students 26 10 147 263 06 8O 11 139

23
24 25 26 27 28 29

Kurukshetra Univ.
GJUST Gujarat University CE PT University MG Science Institute Gauhati University, Assam Bharathiar Univ.Coimbatore

30
31

PSG College Coimbatore

Madras University

44
47 102 11

32
33 34

Nagpur University
Shivaji University JSAC

S.No.

Name of Institute

Total Students

35 36
37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46

Jadhavpur University IARI Delhi National Bureau of Plant Genetic Resources, New Delhi Indian Agriculture Statistics Research Institute, New Delhi Silchar Univ. Assam ADM College Walchand College of Engineering

44
60 03 01 10 43 93 70 45

Punjab University
BHU. Varanasi Forest Research Institute, Dehradun Mizoram University Tezpur University

56
93 11

S.No.

Name of Institute

Total Students

47 48 49 50

Manipur University Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeethan University Delhi University New College Kohlapur TOTAL

15 33 16 02 3126

Practical Use - EDUSAT

Important Note to be Discussed .

As we have discussed, there are many applications of EDUSAT in the practical manner. This is the Best way in terms of Distance Education. So, I have noticed some points as the as the advantages & drawbacks of this system, as following below :

Advantages are :: Drawbacks are 1.Time and frustration involved learning how to get on-line for novices. 1.Its Flexible internet provider downtime . 2.Occasional 2.Saves Time & be more active and self-directed in learning environment 3. Student must Energy 3.Study at your own pace Depends on individual motivation and initiative . 4.Saves Money effort and cost to develop appropriate materials . 4. Demands large 5.More convenient than to create and maintain the technological 5. Demands large effort classroom study 6.24*7 access .to study material & fellow students infrastructure 7.Study anyEducation want to study. 6. Distance topic you is not for everyone.- It is not for undisciplined learners nor inflexible instructors.

My Conclusion

The launch of EDUSAT has helped in providing quality instruction through video programmes to students studying in the interior villages. The students have benefited from the video programmes delivered through the Satellite. The benefit gained is in terms of gain in knowledge and understanding of the content, improvement in attendance and holding attention and interest in viewing programmes. The teacher involvement during the broadcast as facilitator and conduct of Pre and Post broadcast activity is note worthy.

THANK YOU

Delivered By :Er. Manoj Kumar Rishi (EC/09/9367)