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geosynchronous satellite
Last modified: Wednesday, September 05, 2007
Also called geostationary, or simply GEO, it refers to the
movement of communications satellites
where the satellite circles the globe over the equator, in a movement that is
synchronized with the earth's rotation. Because of this synchronization, the
satellite appears to be stationary, and they also offer continuous operation in
the area of visibility. These types of satellite are said to have a
geostationary orbit, and it is the most common type of orbit for
communications satellites.Bird is the slang term
given to a communications satellite
that is in geosynchronous orbit.
Basics of the Geostationary Orbit Few aspects of the Space Age have had as much impact on our everyday lives as the invention of the communications satellite.
List of Satellites in Geostationary Orbit Maintained by Eric Johnston this is a list of satellites in orbit, including satellite name, launch date and Orbit longitude and inclination.
Satellite School / Satellite Orbits There is only one main force acting on a satellite when it is in orbit, and that is the gravitational force exerted on the satellite by the Earth. This force is constantly pulling the satellite towards the centre of the Earth.
