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Loren Booda
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At what altitude and velocity is an orbit geosynchronous? Please include calculations. I am too old for this to be a homework problem - just exercising my mind.
Loren Booda said:At what altitude and velocity is an orbit geosynchronous? Please include calculations. I am too old for this to be a homework problem - just exercising my mind.
A geosynchronous orbit is a type of orbit around a celestial body, such as the Earth, in which an object appears to remain stationary in the same position relative to the body's surface.
The altitude of a geosynchronous orbit is approximately 22,236 miles (35,786 kilometers) above the Earth's surface.
The velocity of a geosynchronous orbit is approximately 6,876 miles per hour (11,072 kilometers per hour). This velocity is necessary for an object to maintain a circular orbit at an altitude of 22,236 miles above the Earth's surface.
Geosynchronous orbits are used for communication, navigation, and meteorological purposes. Satellites in geosynchronous orbits can provide continuous coverage of a specific area on the Earth's surface, making them ideal for these types of applications.
A geostationary orbit is a specific type of geosynchronous orbit in which the object remains stationary above a specific point on the Earth's equator. A geosynchronous orbit, on the other hand, can be at any inclination relative to the equator.