satellite whose orbit around the equator equals that of the Earth's rotation, making it possible for them to view the same disc of Earth's surface below continuously
A satellite positioned approximately 35,700 km above the earthâ€(tm)s equator. At this altitude the satellite orbits as fast as the earth rotates on its axis, so it remains effectively stationary above a point on the earth. Satellite-based differential correction satellites are geostationary.
A satellite that orbits the Earth at the same speed as the Earth rotates. This means that it stays in the same position relative to the Earth's surface.
a satellite in a fixed position relative to the Earth
a satellite positioned over the equator that revolves around the earth once every twenty-four hours, thus remaining in the same position relative to the earth's surface.
A geosynchronous satellite whose circular and direct orbit lies in the plane of the Earth's equator and which thus remains fixed relative to the Earth; by extension, a satellite that remains approximately fixed relative to the Earth.
Satellites orbiting at 22,370 miles above the Earth's surface with the same rotational velocity as the Earth; therefore, the satellite remains over the same location on the Earth 24 hours a day.
A 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. GOES-8 and -9 view North America; Meteosat views Europe and Africa; GMS views the western Pacific.
a satellite that orbits the earth at a height and velocity which allows it to remain over a fixed place above the equator
A satellite orbiting along the geostationary orbit. From the Earth, a geostationary satellite always appears to be in the same location because it finishes one rotation around the Earth in 24 hours.
A satellite that rotates at the same rate as the earth, remaining over the same spot above the equator.
A satellite that orbits the earth at the same rate that the earth rotates and thus remains over a fixed place above the equator.
A satellite orbiting 36,000 kilometers (22,300 miles) directly over the earth's equator. From earth, a geostationary satellite always appears to be in the same location because it finishes one rotation around the earth in 24 hours. Fuel on board the satellite is used to perform the "station-keeping" function, which maintains the satellite within a prescribed location, or box.
A geosynchronous satellite angle with zero inclination, which makes the satellite appear to hover over one spot on the earth's equator.
A satellite that appears to be located at a fixed point in space when viewed from the earth's surface.
A satellite orbiting the Earth 35,786 km above the equator. The orbiting velocity matches the Earth's rotational speed, thereby making the satellite appear stationary with respect to Earth. Satellite positions match the degrees of longitude on the Earth beneath the satellite.
A satellite in a west-to-east orbit at an altitude of 35 786 km (19 600 n mi) above the equator. At this altitude, it circles the axis of the earth once every 24 hours, making its speed in orbit synchronous with the earth's rotation. A geostationary orbit is geosynchronous, but it is also required to have zero inclination angle (orbital plane coincides with the earth's equatorial plane) and zero eccentricity (a perfectly circular orbit). Geostationary satellites (such as GOES, Meteosat, and GMS) remain essentially stationary over a given geographical point above the equator. See geosynchronous satellite.
An orbiting weather satellite that maintains the same position over the equator during the earth's rotation. Also known as GOES, an acronym for Geostationary Operational Environmental Satellite.
An orbiting weather satellite that maintains the same position over the equator during the earth's rotation. Also known as GOES, an acronym for eostationary perational nvironmental atellite. Related terms: polar-orbiting satellite and Dave's Dictionary
