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In geosynchronous orbit, it's always somewhere over the same meridian of longitude.

In geostationary orbit, it's always over the same point on the equator.

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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.


Were is the Archimedes II satellite in the game fall out new Vegas?

You actually can see it in the opening cinematic. The satellite itself is in geosynchronous orbit above the Mojave region. The controls for it, however, are in the solar power plant near Novac.


What is a geostation satellite?

Geostationary satellites orbit high above the surface of the earth at about 35,000km, directly above the equator. The take the same time to complete one orbit as the earths surface as it rotates meaning it is always above the same point on earth. They are used for TV and telephone signals as well as weather imagery, among other things. A satellites period, the time it takes it to go around the earth, is determined, in part, by its altitude. The further away it is then the longer it will take. You can calculate an altitude where it will take just one day to make an orbit. If this is done then though the satellite orbits the earth it appears to be stationary above one point of the earth. This orbit must be above, or very near to, the equator. For the earth this altitude is approximately 36,000 km (22,000 miles)


Is Polar Orbit a type of Geosynchronous orbit?

No. A geosynchronous orbit is one in which the satellite stays approximately stationary with respect to a point on the earth's surface. This is not possible in any orbits which are not in the equatorial plane of the earth. For example, in polar orbits the satellites will move around the earth from above the north pole to above the south pole and then back to above the north pole. Clearly, this isn't stationary relative to the earth's surface.


Why are satellite dishes in the Northern Hemisphere pointed south and in the Southern Hemisphere there pointed north?

Satellite dishes in the Northern Hemisphere are pointed south to align with geostationary satellites above the equator, while in the Southern Hemisphere, they are pointed north for the same reason. This alignment ensures optimal reception and transmission of satellite signals.


In what type of orbit does a satellite follow the direction of the earths rotation seeming to hover over one spot on the equator?

Synchronous orbitThis is where an orbiting body (moon) has a period equal to the average rotational period of the body being orbited (planet), and in the same direction of rotation as that body.


What is an orbit in which a satellite travels at the same speed as the Earth's rotation?

A geostationary orbit is when a satellite orbits at the same speed as the Earth's rotation, allowing it to remain fixed above a specific point on the Earth's equator. This type of orbit is often used for communication satellites because they can maintain a constant connection with a specific location on Earth.


What is the word for a motion that is parallel to earth surface?

Geosynchronous. Like when the space station stays above the same spot no above the earth as it turns.


What is the name of the orbit of the satellite around the earth?

A Geostationary orbit - it means that the satellite will always stay above the same point on Earth. Hope that helps


What is a satellite that stay in the same location in the sky?

Well, darling, that would be a geostationary satellite. It hangs out 22,236 miles above the Earth's equator, matching the planet's rotation so it looks like it's just chilling in one spot. It's like the lazy Susan of satellites, always in the same place, never missing a beat.


Where is an object that is stationary relative to earths moving fastest relative to space?

geosynchronous orbit. The below is not completely accurate but close enough to state the concept and basic practice: A ring of spots above the equator where you can park your satellite and it will stay above the same spot. For a more accurate understanding reading on this subject and the related Lagrange orbits will be best.


Which part of the earth does the geostationary satellite pass over?

A geostationary satellite orbits the Earth at an altitude of approximately 35,786 kilometers (22,236 miles) above the equator. It remains fixed over a specific point on the Earth's surface, directly above the equator, allowing it to continuously monitor the same geographic area. This unique orbit enables the satellite to provide consistent communication, weather monitoring, and other services to the regions it covers directly beneath it.