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3-P-097: INMARSAT Communications Systems-2

3-97P1: What is the best description for the INMARSAT-C system?

It is a store-and-forward system that provides routine and distress communications.

It provides slow speed telex and voice service.

It is a real-time telex system.

It provides world-wide coverage.



3-97P2: The INMARSAT mini-M system is a:

Satellite system utilizing spot beams to provide for small craft communications.

Marine SONAR system.

Marine global satellite system.

Marine depth finder.



3-97P3: What statement best describes the INMARSAT-B services?

Voice at 16 kbps, Fax at 14.4 kbps and high-speed Data at 64/54.

Store and forward high speed data at 36/48 kbps.

Voice at 3 kHz, Fax at 9.6 kbps and Data at 4.8 kbps.

Service is available only in areas served by highly directional spot beam antennas.



3-97P4: Which INMARSAT systems offer High Speed Data at 64/54 kbps?

B, M4 and Fleet.

C.

B and C.

Mini-M.



3-97P5: When INMARSAT-B and INMARSAT-C terminals are compared:

INMARSAT-C antennas are small and omni-directional, while INMARSAT-B antennas are larger and directional.

INMARSAT-B antennas are bulkier but omni-directional, while INMARSAT-C antennas are smaller and parabolic, for aiming at the satellite.

INMARSAT-B antennas are parabolic and smaller for higher gain, while INMARSAT-C antennas are larger but omni-directional.

INMARSAT-C antennas are smaller but omni-directional, while INMARSAT-B antennas are parabolic for lower gain.



3-97P6: What services are provided by the INMARSAT-M service?

Voice at 6.2 kbps, Data at 2.4 kbps, Fax at 2.4 kbps and e-mail.

Data and Fax at 4.8 kbps plus e-mail.

Voice at 3 kHz, Fax at 9.6 kbps and Data at 4.8 kbps.

Data at 4.8 kbps and Fax at 9.6 kbps plus e-mail.





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