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Satellites need to be geosynchronous to maintain a fixed position relative to the Earth's surface, allowing them to provide consistent communication, weather monitoring, and surveillance over specific areas. By orbiting at approximately 35,786 kilometers (22,236 miles) above the equator, these satellites match the Earth's rotation, ensuring that they can continuously cover the same geographic region. This stability is crucial for applications like television broadcasting and global positioning systems, where constant signal availability is essential.
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Are satellites in the thermosphere?
Some are (geosynchronous are not).
Does dbs also known as direct broadcast satellite such as directv and dishtv orbit in a geosynchronous orbit?
Yes, the satellites orbit in a geosynchronous orbit, as with most all communications satellites. (Some exceptions are satellites such as the global positioning satellites.)
Can people find satellites in geosynchronous orbits on earth s surface?
- No ...
What kind of an orbit is use by direct tv satellites?
Geosynchronous Orbit
What are the orbital communications satellites are placed in called?
Geosynchronous orbit? or Low Earth Orbit?
What has the author Enrico P Mercanti written?
Enrico P. Mercanti has written: 'Need for expanded environmental measurement capabilities in geosynchronous earth orbit' -- subject(s): Geostationary satellites, Artificial satellites in remote sensing
Are any man made satellites stationary?
Yes.It is called geosynchronous orbit where the satellite speed equals the rotation of earth but is far enough so gravity doesn't effect its orbit immediately.Weather satellites are geosynchronous as are communication, broadcast (DirecTv and Dish, to name a few), spy, scientific.http://www.spacetoday.org/Satellites/SatBytes/SatOrbits.html
What is the full form of GSLV?
The full form of GSLV is Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle. It is an expendable launch vehicle used by the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) to launch satellites into geosynchronous transfer orbit.
Is the geosynchronous satellites above the equator is follow an elliptical orbit?
All satellites follow an elliptical orbit - they are darn close to circular, but even a circle is an ellipse.
Are Geosynchronous or geostationary satellites capable of performing reconnaissance from space?
Yes, both geosynchronous and geostationary satellites can perform reconnaissance from space, but their effectiveness varies. Geostationary satellites remain fixed over a specific point on the Earth's equator, providing continuous coverage of the same area, which is useful for monitoring weather and large-scale environmental changes. Geosynchronous satellites, while following a similar orbital path, can have inclined orbits, allowing them to cover different regions over time. However, for detailed reconnaissance, lower-altitude satellites in polar orbits are often preferred due to their higher resolution imaging capabilities.
Which satellite configuration allows you to transmit signals globally?
At least three geosynchronous satellites orbiting equidistantly from one another.
Does the time of day effect the accuracy of a GPS system?
No it does not. GPS satellites are geosynchronous, so they are in the same place 24 hours a day.
