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What is a satellite axis?
A satellite axis refers to an imaginary line around which a satellite rotates or orbits. In the context of Earth observation satellites, it can also denote the orientation or alignment of the satellite's instruments relative to Earth. The axis is crucial for determining the satellite's operational parameters, such as its coverage area and the angles at which it collects data. Proper alignment of the satellite axis ensures optimal performance in tasks like imaging and communication.
How many electronic circuits are used in a satellite?
3. One for the x-axis, one for the y-axis, and one for the z-axis.
What is the definition of nadir angle?
The angle between the axis of the satellite and the line joining the center of the satellite to the center of the earth. It is one of the ways of specifying the attitude of a satellite orbiting the earth.
Does an artificial satellite rotate in its own axis or does it just revolve around the planet?
An artificial satellite can rotate on its own axis in a motion known as spin stabilization. This rotation helps to control its orientation in space. In addition to rotating on its own axis, the satellite also orbits, or revolves, around the planet it is orbiting.
What do you call a satellite of a star which orbits around it spinning on its own axis?
Earth. Or in another word, a planet.
Why does a satellite curve?
I think the earth is wobbling on its axis and it makes the tracking lines appear to curve when they are laid over the map.
What satellite orbits around the earth and takes the same time it takes for the earth to rotate on its axis?
Only artificial, geostationary satellites.
What makes a moon a satellite?
I believe because it orbits the earth and does not rotate or turn on an axis. You always see the same side of the moon.
In how many days moon satellite revolves around its own axis?
The earth's moon rotates on its axis in exactly the same period of time required for it to revolve around the earth once in its orbit ... 27.32 days.
Why can a satellite be stationary above the earths surface?
It appears stationary because it is moving around the Earth at the same rate that the Earth is rotating about its axis.
Does satellite and rotate mean the same thing?
Not even in the same ballpark. Satellite is a noun, meaning an object which orbits another. Rotate is a verb meaning to turn on an axis. Satellites may rotate, or they may not. The two words are unrelated.
What does a satellite travel path look like around the earth i have seen them as a wavy looking line not straight why is this?
an ellipse. the sinewave path on flat maps is because most satellite orbits are inclined/tilted with respect to the earth's axis. so the satellite moves north/south as well as around the earth.
