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3.4.1. Geo-stationary Satellite

And a Question about a Deviated Orbit

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This video points out the conditions for a satellite to be geo-stationary and focuses on the question about the projection of a satellite which moves on a slightly deviated orbit.

Experience has shown that this question is too difficult for most of our students and proves again that our spatial imagery is rather restricted, especially if we have to deal with moving objects.

geostationary_satellite.mpg (9 MB)

geostationary_satellite.wmv (0,7 MB) (lower resolution)