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Geosync and Sunsync

The document provides an overview of satellite types and orbits, focusing on geosynchronous and polar sun-synchronous satellites. It explains the characteristics and functions of geosynchronous satellites, which orbit the Earth in sync with its rotation, and polar sun-synchronous satellites, which maintain a consistent angle with the sun. The presentation also outlines the differences between these satellite types and their respective advantages.

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Geosync and Sunsync

The document provides an overview of satellite types and orbits, focusing on geosynchronous and polar sun-synchronous satellites. It explains the characteristics and functions of geosynchronous satellites, which orbit the Earth in sync with its rotation, and polar sun-synchronous satellites, which maintain a consistent angle with the sun. The presentation also outlines the differences between these satellite types and their respective advantages.

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GEOSYNCHRONOUS &

POLAR SUN SYNCHRONOUS


S AT E L L I T E O R B I T S
Presented by Anuj Hudden
• Introduction to satellites and its types.
• Types of orbit
• What is a geosynchronous satellite and its
orbit?

AGENDA • What is a polar sun synchronous satellite and


its orbit?
• What is a geostationary satellite and its orbit?
• Difference between sun synchronous and
geosynchronous

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INTRODUCTION
T O S AT E L L I T E S
• Acc. to NASA [National aeronautical and
space agency] A satellite is a body that
orbits around another body in space..
• There are two different types of
satellites – natural and man-made. .
• Man-made satellites come in many
shapes and size and have different
pieces of instruments on them to
perform different functions while in
space.
• Satellites communicate by using radio
waves to send signals to the antennas

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on the Earth. .

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• T H R E E T Y P E S O F E A RT H O R B I T

1 - E Q U AT O R I A L O R B I T
2-POLAR ORBIT
3 - I N C L I N E D AT S O M E D E G R E E F R O M
E Q U AT O R

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AN INTRODUCTION TO
T H E G E O S TAT I O N A RY
S AT E L L I T E S

It is in sync with the earth and fly


above the earth’s equator . Complete
one orbit in 24hrs.

Will cover an area throughout and


visible as stationary.

Moves from west to east .

These satellites covers one area and


are useful for communication and
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meteorological info.

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GEOSYNCHRONOUS

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S AT E L L I T E
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What is a geosynchronous satellite ?

A geosynchronous satellite is a type of satellite


that orbits the Earth at the same rate that the
GEOSYNCHR Earth rotates—once every 24 hours. This means
that the satellite returns to the same position in
ONOUS the sky at the same time each day.

S AT E L L I T E Characteristics of geosynchronous satellite

• Orbital period: 24 hours (same as Earth’s rotation).


•Altitude: Approximately 35,786 km (22,236 miles) above
the Earth's equator.

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•Orbit type: Can be inclined, elliptical, or circular.

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GEOSYNCHR
ONOUS
ORBIT

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POLAR SUN SYNCHRONOUS

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S AT E L L I T E
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POLAR SUN SYNCHRONOUS
S AT E L L I T E O R B I T

What are polar sun synchronous satellite orbit?


Sun synchronous orbit (SSO)is a particular type of polar orbit
in which the satellite are in sync with the sun.

Characteristics of the SSS


Flies at an altitude between 600 to800 km travels at a speed
of 7.5kmps

Moves north to south direction.

Revisit time :24hrs

Advantages of the sun synchronous satellites

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The earths rotational movement cause the satellite swath to
cover more area every time.

It covers the whole globe after one cycle of orbit.


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DIFFERENCE

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