Classical Mechanics - Central Forces : Geostationary Satellites / Artificial Satellites

Published: 01 January 1970
on channel: Advanced Physics
219
9

If the height of an artificial satellite at equator above the earth’s surface is such that its period of revolution is exactly equal to the period of rotation of the earth, then the satellite would appear stationary over a point on the earth’s equator. Such a satellite is called Geostationary Satellite and its orbit is called Geostationary Orbit or Parking Orbit. For a geostationary satellite we must have the orbit to be geosynchronous, circular and to stay over the geographical equator of the earth. The radius of the orbit and its height have been calculated here.


Watch video Classical Mechanics - Central Forces : Geostationary Satellites / Artificial Satellites online without registration, duration hours minute second in high quality. This video was added by user Advanced Physics 01 January 1970, don't forget to share it with your friends and acquaintances, it has been viewed on our site 219 once and liked it 9 people.