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A geostationary satellite has to be orbiting Earth in the equatorial plane, but travelling at the same speed as the Earth's rotation, so that it is constantly over the same spot on Earth. They have to stay at a fixed height, about 36,00 kilometres or 22,000 miles above the earth. They can directly communicate with a station on Earth, which can aim it's communications, through antennae, directly at the satellite, without having to adjust the antennae.
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∙ 10y agoThe effect of attitude corrections for geostationary satellite stationkeeping by means of ion thrustors was investigated. It is essential to control perturbations induced in the orbital plane. These perturbations will closely depend on the attitude guidance mode during thrust. A model was set up for the evolution of the orbital plane, as well as a model for the in-plane perturbing effect. Three different hypotheses were chosen for the attitude guidance mode. The effect of the corrections on the in-plane orbital elements for each one is described. The results should be useful for feasibility studies of inclination corrections by ion thrustors.
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∙ 15y agoA satellite that remains above a fixed location on the Earth's surface, usually about 36,000 km above the equator. It is limited in view, approximately 60° either side of the equator.
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First Indian satellite in geostationary satellite was?
Aryabhatta
Why doesnt a geostationary satellite trace a path over the surface of the earth?
A geostationary satellite does not trace a path over the surface of the earth because that is what geostationary means - the satellite is stationary over a point on the Earth.
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
Does a satellite in a geostationary orbit move across the sky from east to west?
No. A geostationary satellite appears to be stationary in the sky, which means not moving. This is a big part of the reason why it is referred to as a geo'stationary' satellite.
What is the main characteristic of a geostationary satellite's footprint?
its location
What are the four essential orbital conditions for geostationary orbit?
gravitational potential energy of 9.81
Which satellite used for telecommunication?
Geostationary satellite
First Indian satellite in geostationary satellite was?
Aryabhatta
Why doesnt a geostationary satellite trace a path over the surface of the earth?
A geostationary satellite does not trace a path over the surface of the earth because that is what geostationary means - the satellite is stationary over a point on the Earth.
A satellite communication system why is the geostationary orbit preferred?
A geostationary orbit will keep the satellite in one area relative to the surface
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
How does a geostationary satellite work?
they fly in air
Does a satellite in a geostationary orbit move across the sky from east to west?
No. A geostationary satellite appears to be stationary in the sky, which means not moving. This is a big part of the reason why it is referred to as a geo'stationary' satellite.
A geostationary satellite appears standstill to a viewer on the equator of earth?
A geostationary satellite appears to stand still to a viewer anywhere on the earth, not just on the equator.
Why perfect geostationary satellite can not be made?
It should be possible to have the perfectly geostationary satellites. But it is not possible. Perfectly geostationary satellite can not be made. Such satellite is pulled away by other objects like moon, sun and other planets from different directions. This force changes the velocity of the satellites.
Which is the first geostationary satellite of India?
Aryabhata in 1975
Which is the height of a geostationary satellite from the surface is approximately?
15000km
