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Satellite telescopes gather a huge amount of data. There are really two kinds of data. "Housekeeping data" is information about the satellite and its health and safety. It tells you where the satellite thinks it is pointing, what its temperature is, which parts are working, and similar status information. This housekeeping data is used by the ground crew to make sure everything is working properly.In addition, the instruments on board also have their data, "Science data". This is the fun stuff -- the images, spectra, count rates, and other measurements of the celestial object you want to study. Most of the data that you transmit to the ground will be this science data. Scientists also use the housekeeping data to evaluate how well the instruments were functioning during the collection of their science data.Data is stored onboard the satellite and sent down to earth in batches, every orbit or every day or as often as possible. Sometimes, data can be sent in realtime -- as the instruments make their observations, they instantly beam the results back to Earth.
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What sends data to a satellite?
A transmitter sends data to a satellite, typically using radio waves. The data is transmitted from a ground station, a vehicle, or a mobile device to the satellite, which then relays the information to other satellites or back down to Earth.
What is a machine placed in space orbit in order to transmit data?
A satellite
What is a satellite VPID?
A satellite Video PID (VPID) is a unique identifier that is used to assign a specific video stream within a satellite transmission. It helps receivers to identify and decode the video data accurately from the satellite signal.
What is the transmission from a satellite to an earth-based station?
The transmission from a satellite to an earth-based station is typically done using radio frequency signals. The satellite sends data to the ground station through a process called downlinking. The ground station receives the signals, processes the data, and distributes it to its intended destination.
How does a satellite take a picture?
A satellite takes a picture by capturing light reflecting off Earth's surface with its onboard camera(s). The satellite's imaging system converts the light into digital data that is transmitted back to Earth for processing and analysis.
Can satellite systems transmit audio data?
Satellite systems can be used to transmit audio data
Can satellite systems transmit video data?
Satellite systems can be used to transmit video data
Is there anything that can prevent a satellite from collecting data?
Electrical or magnetic storms interfere with some of the data-collection methods of a satellite.
What does the satellite dish do in space?
Satellite dish is used to receive the data colleted by the satellite and to give commands to it.
What does communication satellite do?
A satellite communication simply bounces a radio or data wave to another satellite or a receiver on earth. Satellites all act as giant relays for data transmissions.
Who uses the data of satellite galaxy 14?
The panamsat corporation uses this satellite
What is research satellite?
It's a satellite that orbits a planet to gather data about it, like weather data or land mapping or upper atmosphere research.
Do scientists use satellite data to predict earthquakes?
Yes, through the use of global positioning systemsscientists use satellite data to predict earthquakes.
Are satellite images based on data obtained by land sat satellites?
Yes, satellite images based on data obtained by land sat satellites.
What sends data to a satellite?
A transmitter sends data to a satellite, typically using radio waves. The data is transmitted from a ground station, a vehicle, or a mobile device to the satellite, which then relays the information to other satellites or back down to Earth.
How do satellites transmit data to earth?
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Is there a store where I can purchase satellite TV equipment supply?
Yes, there is a store where you can purchase satellite TV equipment supply. You can get them at www.videonetwork.org and www.directsattv.com/directv/orderdtv.html
