Electronics and Communication Engineering - Satellite Communication - Discussion

Discussion Forum : Satellite Communication - Section 1 (Q.No. 10)
10.
A geosynchronous satellite
has the same period a that of the Earth
has a circular orbit
rotates in the equatorial plane
has all of the above
Answer: Option
Explanation:
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Discussion:
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Gorky said:   9 years ago
Try to refer Molniya satellite system, launched by Russia. You can get a clear description.

Gaurav R Joshi said:   9 years ago
Yes, the Correct answer must be A. Because geosynchronous orbit has some inclination angle. GEO has 0 inclination angle.

Swati said:   1 decade ago
It also rotates in equatorial plane.

RICHA said:   1 decade ago
Yes correct answer must be A because geostationary satellite is just like fixed to earth so it rotates as earth rotates.

Prakhar said:   1 decade ago
The correct answer must be [A]. Since geostationary is a special type of geosynchronous satellite (having orbital period same as sidereal time of earth). Geostationary adds further features as: having circular and equatorial orbit.

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