Thread Closed

Trying to find orbital radius of a satellite

 
Share Thread Thread Tools
Oct27-08, 04:10 PM   #1
 

Trying to find orbital radius of a satellite


1. The problem statement, all variables and given/known data

A geostationary satellite in orbit around the earth has a period identical to that of the earth's daily rotation; the radius of such an orbit is 4.23 \times 10^4 kilometers. A system of satellites is proposed such that 15 satellites are in orbit at the same radius and each passes over a point fixed on the Earth 14 times per day (the times will be evenly spaced). What will be the orbital radius of each satellite? There will be two such radii; only the smaller will be practical.

2. Relevant equations

V = [tex]\sqrt{}Gm(earth)/r[/tex]
T = 2pir/v

3. The attempt at a solution

I tried finding what the current speed would be, but I got a larger value. I'm assuming the speed has to be 14 times what it originally is. I don't know where to begin!
1. The problem statement, all variables and given/known data



2. Relevant equations



3. The attempt at a solution
PhysOrg.com
PhysOrg
science news on PhysOrg.com

>> Bird's playlist could signal mental strengths and weaknesses
>> Minus environment, patterns still emerge: Computational study tracks E. coli cells' regulatory mechanisms
>> Bacterium uses natural 'thermometer' to trigger diarrheal disease, scientists find
Oct27-08, 06:10 PM   #2
 
Mentor
Blog Entries: 10
Rather than thinking what the speed should be, try to figure out what either the angular speed or the orbital period should be.
Thread Closed
Thread Tools


Similar Threads for: Trying to find orbital radius of a satellite
Thread Forum Replies
Orbital Radius Introductory Physics Homework 1
Orbital speed of a satellite. Introductory Physics Homework 2
Orbital Velocity - Satellite Introductory Physics Homework 1
Q on satellite orbits + orbital drift Aerospace Engineering 0
Need Check On Orbital Satellite Problem Introductory Physics Homework 7