Types Of Orbits Flashcards
(4 cards)
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Geostationary orbit
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A satellite in GEO will remain above the same location on earth for its entire orbit. Their most common use is telecommunications.
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Low earth orbit
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A satellite in LEO is in a orbit that is relatively close to earth’s surface. These satellites do not stay above the same location on earth and they do not follow the same path
3
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Medium earth orbit
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Medium earth orbit comprises a wide range of orbits anywhere between LEO and GEO. Satellites in MEO also do not follow the same path.
4
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Polar orbit
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Satellites in polar orbit travel from north to south passing roughly through earth’s poles.
