8.2.2 Geostationary Satellites

• The altitude of a geostationary satellite is approximately 35,786 km
• What is the orbital inclination of a geostationary satellite?

  0 degrees
• Gravity acts as the centripetal force keeping a satellite in orbit.


  True
• Higher orbital altitude results in lower orbital speed
• The altitude of a geostationary satellite is approximately 35,786 km
• What is the altitude required for a geostationary orbit?

  35,786 km
• Higher orbital altitude results in lower orbital speed.

  True
• The high altitude of a geostationary satellite allows it to orbit at the same rate as the Earth's rotation
• What is the altitude of a geostationary orbit above the Earth's equator?

  35,786 km
• Geostationary satellites have an orbital inclination of 0 degrees.


  True
• Geostationary satellites have an orbital period of 24 hours.
• Geostationary satellites have an orbital inclination of 0 degrees.


  True
• Higher altitudes result in lower orbital speeds.
• What is the approximate altitude of a geostationary satellite?

  35,786 km
• Match the property of a geostationary satellite with its value:

  Altitude ↔️ 35,786 km

  Orbital Period ↔️ 24 hours

  Orbital Speed ↔️ 3,000 m/s
• What type of weather data do geostationary satellites provide?

  Real-time forecasts
• Launching a geostationary satellite requires significantly more energy and fuel.
• Order the steps involved in maintaining a geostationary satellite's orbit:

  1️⃣ Monitor satellite position

  2️⃣ Perform station-keeping maneuvers

  3️⃣ Adjust satellite orientation

  4️⃣ Maintain control systems
• What is a geostationary satellite?

  Stationary relative to Earth
• The orbital period of a geostationary satellite matches the Earth's rotation period.


  True
• Geostationary satellites are used for telecommunications, weather monitoring, and other applications requiring a fixed position
• What happens to orbital speed as altitude increases?

  Decreases
• Gravity is the only force acting on a satellite in orbit.

  True
• What is the orbital period of a geostationary satellite?

  24 hours
• Geostationary satellites are used for applications requiring a fixed position relative to Earth.


  True
• Gravity acts as the centripetal force, keeping the satellite in orbit
• What is the orbital speed required for a geostationary satellite?

  3,000 m/s
• An orbital speed of 3,000 m/s is required to maintain a stable geostationary orbit.


  True
• The orbital period of a geostationary satellite matches the Earth's rotation
• What is a geostationary satellite?

  Appears stationary to Earth
• What keeps satellites in orbit?

  Gravity
• Understanding orbital motion is crucial for positioning geostationary satellites at the correct altitude.


  True
• Geostationary satellites require an orbital speed of approximately 3,000 m/s.
• What is the orbital inclination of a geostationary satellite?

  0 degrees
• Geostationary satellites are used for telecommunications, providing continuous television and internet services.
• The high altitude of geostationary satellites causes a longer signal delay compared to lower orbits.


  True
• What area of Earth do geostationary satellites primarily cover?

  Near the equator