Edit / See: Geosynchronous

An orbit whose orbit lies in the equatorial plane ( inclination = 0) and whose period is equal to the rotational rate of the earth. Geostationary satellites' groundtracks are points.

A satellite which appears to remain at a fixed location above the earth, cf. Polar orbiting satellites. A satellite in a geostationary orbit is in fact orbiting the earth at the same rate at which the earth is rotating. Meteosat is a satellite in a geostationary orbit, the NOAA satellites received here at Dundee are polar orbiting.

Satellites orbit the earth 36,000 Km above the equator and rotate at the same relative speed and direction as the earth's surface, making them appear stationary.

of or having a geosynchronous orbit such that the position in such an orbit is fixed with respect to the earth; "a geostationary satellite"

Refers to a satellite's orbit which is synchronized to the rotation of the earth, thereby causing the satellite to appear to remain stationary. Communications satellites are parked in geosynchronous orbit 22,300 miles above the equator.

A satellite which orbits above the equator at Satelliteapproximately 36 000 kms, such that its period of revolution about the Earth matches the Earth's rotational speed.

Fixed orbit, approximately 36.000 km above the Earth´s equator. Satellites parked in this orbit travel at the same speed as the rotation of the Earth.

Also known as geosynchronis, geostationary is used to describe satellites orbiting the earth at the same speed as the earth rotates. Essentially, it orbits in unison with the earth. This allows fixed dish satellites to receive a satellite transmission without rotating the azimuth and elevation. This means fewer moving parts on the dish and fewer repairs. It also allows the dishes to be smaller.

A satellite which orbits in such a way that it remains over the same position on the Earth's surface, that is, its orbital period exactly matches the Earth's rotation time.

Geostationary refers to satellites which orbit the Earth 22,300 miles above the Equator and rotate at the same relative speed and direction as the Earth’s surface, therefore appearing stationary.

Traveling about the Earth's equator at an altitude of at least 35,000 kilometers and at a speed matching that of the Earth's rotation, thereby maintaining a constant relation to points on the Earth

SATELLITE A satellite that rotates at the same rate as the earth, thus remaining over the same spot above the equator.

Refers to a satellite in equatorial orbit above the earth which appears from the surface to be stationary.

or geosynchronous describes an orbit in which a satellite is always in the same position with respect to the Earth. The satellite travels around the Earth, in the same direction and at the same speed as the Earth's rotation, completing one orbit in a 24-hour period. All geostationary satellites are directly above Earth's equator and are at the same altitude.

Equatorial orbit with an angular velocity the same as Earth with the satellite position fixed with respect to Earth.

Also "geosynchronous." A satellite whose orbit around the Earth is set so that it remains above a single spot on the ground, and appears from Earth to be motionless. Can be used with fixed dishes, rather than tracking antennas.

A satellite in a position always fixed to a relative point on the earth.

Satellites are parked in this orbit travelling at the same speed as the rotation of the Earth. This fixed orbit is approximately 36.000km [22,370 miles] above the Earth's equator.

An object orbiting the earth at such speed that it appears to remain stationary with respect to the earth's surface. See also Clarke Belt.

Refers to a geosynchronous satellite angle with zero inclination. so the satellite appears to hover over one spot on the earth's equator.

Satellites orbit the Earth 22,300 miles above the Equator and rotate at the same relative speed and direction as the Earth's surface. Therefore, the satellites appear stationary. There are nearly 40 satellites currently in this type of orbit over North America, and well over 100 around the globe.

Geosychnronous with an orbital plane in the earth's equatorial plane (i.e. zero inclination). Satellites in Geostationary orbit are always moving with the rotation of the earth.