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synchronous orbit

synchronous orbit noun: a satellite orbit where the orbital period is equal to, or multiples of, the Earth’s rotational period; i.e. making one, two, three, etc., orbits in a 24-hour period. Examples include geosynchronous (period equals Earth's rotation), semisynchronous (two orbits per day); and geostationary (geosynchronous orbit where satellite maintains a fixed position on the equator).

Noun

synchronous orbit (plural synchronous orbits)

  1. A satellite orbit where the orbital period is equal to, or multiples of, the Earth’s rotational period; i.e. making one, two, three, etc., orbits in a 24-hour period. Examples include geosynchronous (period equals Earth's rotation), semisynchronous (two orbits per day); and geostationary (geosynchronous orbit where satellite maintains a fixed position on the equator).

synchronous orbit meaning in Tamil

synchronous orbit in Tamil

ஒத்தியங்கு சுற்றுப்பாதை

Forms of synchronous orbit

pluralsynchronous orbits

Questions about synchronous orbit

What does synchronous orbit mean?
Synchronous orbit means a satellite orbit where the orbital period is equal to, or multiples of, the Earth’s rotational period; i.e. making one, two, three, etc., orbits in a 24-hour period. Examples include geosynchronous (period equals Earth's rotation), semisynchronous (two orbits per day); and geostationary (geosynchronous orbit where satellite maintains a fixed position on the equator).
What is synchronous orbit in Tamil?
Synchronous orbit in Tamil is ஒத்தியங்கு சுற்றுப்பாதை. See Synchronous orbit meaning in Tamil.
What part of speech is synchronous orbit?
Synchronous orbit is a noun.
What is the plural of synchronous orbit?
The plural of synchronous orbit is synchronous orbits.

Words near synchronous orbit in the dictionary

  1. synchronology
  2. synchronous
  3. synchronous diaphragmatic flutter
  4. synchronous motor
  5. synchronous motors
  6. synchronous orbit
  7. synchronous orbits
  8. synchronous rotation
  9. synchronous speed
  10. synchronous speeds
  11. synchronously

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