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A geosynchronous orbits refers to the orbit of a satellite that matches the rotation of the earth, allowing it to remain above the same line of longitude. The satellite may still move north and south but not east or west. A geostationary orbit is a specific type of geosynchronous orbit directly above the equator. This allows the satellite to remain completely stationary over a fixed point on the earth's surface.
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∙ 15y agoBoth orbit at the same rate as the earth rotates, but a geostationary satellite appears in the same position in the sky because it orbits the equator (zero degrees incline to the earth). Geosynchronous satellites that orbits on an incline to the earth will appear to move in the sky.
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∙ 15y agoA geosynchronous orbit can locate anywhere in space as long as the object in the orbit has the same angular speed as the planet it is orbiting around. The most useful geosynchronous orbits for earth-orbiting satellites are also geostationary, circular orbits that remain always above the equator. Objects in such an orbit remain at an altitude of 35,786 km above mean sea level (about 22,236 miles ASL).
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While geosynchronous satellites can have any inclination, the key difference from geostationary orbit is the fact that they lie on the same plane as the equator. Geostationary orbits fall in the same category as geosynchronous orbits, but it's parked over the equator.
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∙ 16y agoThe object in orbit is in a fixed position over the earth.
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∙ 14y agostays above the same spot on Earth at all times
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∙ 16y agoA satellite with a 24-hour orbit is in synch with Earth's rotation. Such an orbit is called geosynchronous.
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How are satellites stationed?
The time for one (stable) orbit is directly linked to the orbital radius. At one particular radius (geostationary), the resultant stable orbit velocity is exactly enough to match the rotation of the earth, keeping the satellite overhead at all times. This geostationary radius is approximately 42 000 km from earths centre and most geostationary satellites are roughly in the equatorial plane.
What is isochronous satellites?
An isochronous satellite is one that orbits the earth in one day. So it orbits the earth as the same speed as the earth rotates. Most satellites that are isochronous are infact geostationary satellites as they also stay in the same position above the earth. However these satellites occupy a very specific orbit above the equator. It is possible to have isochronous satellites that aren't geostationary however getting them to remain in orbit would prove difficult.
What is meant by orbital time?
It is the time in which planets orbit the sun.
Why do you think a satellite that transmits TV programmes is put into a geostationary orbit?
This means that the satellite is always in the same place, and thus our dishes can be pointed to the same place all the time and don't need to track the satellite. The same applies to the transmitters. Also one set of 3 satellites can cover the whole Earth.
The path an object takes around another object is called an?
This is an orbit.
Which is closer to the sun a satellite in Leo orbit or in geostationary orbit?
LEO orbit is closer to the Earth than a geostationary orbit is.There's essentially no difference in their distance from the Sun.
A satellite communication system why is the geostationary orbit preferred?
A geostationary orbit will keep the satellite in one area relative to the surface
Are geostationary orbit and equatorial orbit same?
No. Geostationary orbits are equatorial, but equatorial orbits are not necessarily geostationary. To be geostationary, the orbit needs to be equatorial, circular and at the altitude such that one orbit takes one sidereal day (approximately 24 hours 3 minutes 56 seconds. ) An equatorial orbit need only be located above the equator, may have any period and need not be circular.
What is the minimum number of satellites needed to cover the whole Earth?
The absolute minimum number is for momentary complete cover is 4 in a triangular prism shape, but these will not stay in the right positions as they are not in a geostationary orbit. 3 in geostationary orbit will give very bad and failing coverage at the poles and at the outer edge of their footprint 6, 3 in polar orbit and 3 in geostationary orbit will help, but for a practical coverage 4 in geostationary orbit and 4 in polar orbit will be more practical
How can you tell if a satellite is in a geostationary orbit?
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Fullform of geo abbrevation?
Geostationary Earth Orbit
How do you find the value of r in geostationary orbit?
The answer will depend on what r is meant to be. And since you have not bothered to share that crucial bit of information, I cannot provide a more useful answer.
How far above the earth is geostationary orbit?
Geostationary satellites are in an orbit that's 22,282 mi (35,786 km) above the surface of the Earth. For more on Geostationary satellite orbits, visit http://www.idirect.net/Company/Satellite-Basics/How-Satellite-Works.aspx
Why communication satellites are stationed geostationary orbits?
the communication satellites take 24 hours to complete their one revolution around the earthso the orbit of revolving satellite is called geostationary orbit.
What is non geostationary?
A geostationary orbit is an orbit of the Earth that is circular, over the equator, and at the right distance to have a period of 24 hours. A satellite in such an orbit appears to hang motionless, always at the same point in the sky Anything else is a non-geostationary orbit. A satellite in one of those appears to move in the sky, so that if you want to communicate with it, you need a movable dish.
Is hubble telescope geostatic?
The Hubble Space Telescope (or HST) is not in a geostationary orbit. The HST is located at an average altitude of 600 Km. Earths' geostationary orbit is at approximately 36 000 Km.
What is the difference between geostationary orbit and sun synchronous orbit?
GEOSTATIONARY=GEO+STATIONARY MEANS EARTH+FIXED POINT thus geostationary orbit is orbit around the earth is in the same plane as that defined by the earths equator at an altitude of 22,236 miles (35,786 km eg say satellite such that it appears to be stationary to the orbit of the earth above the equator all day long. where as sun synchronous orbit occurs from north to south pole as the earth rotates
