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Q: Are Geosynchronous or geostationary satellites capable of performing reconnaissance from space?
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How do satellites move?

A Satellite movement behaves in two ways. Its orbit may be defined either as "geosynchronous" or "geostationary". Geosynchronous satellites move together with the Earth's own orbit, so it revolves in the same way as the earth is. Geostationary satellites remain statically in place for a certain coordinate...


What has the author Enrico P Mercanti written?

Enrico P. Mercanti has written: 'Need for expanded environmental measurement capabilities in geosynchronous earth orbit' -- subject(s): Geostationary satellites, Artificial satellites in remote sensing


What is a geostationary satellite?

Geostationary is the moving orbit in the plane of the equator. Geostationary satellites are 22,300 miles above the Earths surface, and remain stationary at a fixed point. Weather and communication satellites are examples of geostationary satellites.


What is meant by a geostationary orbit?

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.


Are satellites in the thermosphere?

Some are (geosynchronous are not).


Are communication and weather satellites geostationary satellites?

Yes, generally they are.


What term is given to satellites that remain above the same point on the Earth's surface in their orbit?

There are two types of satellites that are located in a foxed spot over earth the first is reconnaissance satellites for observation of earth and usually used by the military.. The second is earth observation satellites and are intended for environmental monitoring


Does dbs also known as direct broadcast satellite such as directv and dishtv orbit in a geosynchronous orbit?

Yes, the satellites orbit in a geosynchronous orbit, as with most all communications satellites. (Some exceptions are satellites such as the global positioning satellites.)


What is a polar highly elliptical satellite used for?

It is used for communication plates where geostationary satellites can't reach, in polar areas. Russia uses elliptical satellites where the geostationary satellites can't reach.


Two examples of geostationary satellites?

Meteosat..,syncom3


How many minimum number of geostationary satellite needed for uninterrupted global coverage?

In theory, 2 satellites in diametrically opposite geosynchronous orbits could cover the planet. In order for the satellites to communicate, a minimum of 3 would be needed, each at a 60 degree angle to the others. At this point, the strength and quality of coverage increases proportionally to the number of satellites.


What type of orbit is used by gps satellites subsynchronous or sunsynchronous?

Geostationary satellites are the ones used for GPS satellites.