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A satellite stops being visible when it moves into the earth's shadow.
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How many geo stationary satellites are needed to cover the earth at a time?
Please be a little more precise in your meaning when you say "cover" the Earth. For radio or TV communications, three satellites in geosynchronous orbit will be visible from any inhabitable locale on the planet. (The polar regions aren't really "inhabitable", and aren't visible from GEO. ) For navigational purposes, more are required. The GPS system requires line-of-site to FOUR satellites at one time in order to give a good "fix" of your position; the USAF uses 27 satellites to accomplish this, anywhere on the Earth.
Is earth visible in morning or evening?
Earth is visible all the time to every human being.
Explain how gps satellites are used to monitor faults?
photograph movement from being up there
What are ring satellites?
No, because rings are not satellites, but the moons are satellites.
What are the names of mercurys satellites?
Mercury has no satellites.
Four of Jupiters satellites can be seen from Earth using a telescope What makes these satellites visible?
light emitted by the satellites
Are there any visible satellites from Concord New Hampshire?
no
When are satellites visible?
When they reflect the light from the sun or moon.
Where can one find pictures of earth satellites?
One can find pictures of earth satellites on the NASA Visible Earth online website. NASA Visible Earth is a catalog of NASA images of our home planet, earth. The website "Geology" is where one can also find pictures of earth satellites.
Are the planets are satellites of the sun?
Yes, the planets can be described as being satellites of the sun.
Are planets satellites of the sun?
Yes, the planets can be described as being satellites of the sun.
How do geographers use satellites to study earth?
Satellites carry cameras (visible light, infrared and ultraviolet)and radar. They produce very good images of the earth that can be studied.
What do false colour images from visible light satellites show us?
it shows us nothing
What data do infrared satellites use to create image?
They convert infrared radiation into electrical signals which is then converted into visible light.
What has over 60 satelites and rings although none of its rings are visible?
Jupiter is a planet that has over 60 satellites and rings that are not visible.
How do geographers use satellites to study the earth?
They will be able to look for more information with satellite images and computers.
How many geo stationary satellites are needed to cover the earth at a time?
Please be a little more precise in your meaning when you say "cover" the Earth. For radio or TV communications, three satellites in geosynchronous orbit will be visible from any inhabitable locale on the planet. (The polar regions aren't really "inhabitable", and aren't visible from GEO. ) For navigational purposes, more are required. The GPS system requires line-of-site to FOUR satellites at one time in order to give a good "fix" of your position; the USAF uses 27 satellites to accomplish this, anywhere on the Earth.
