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synchronous orbits

synchronous orbits is the plural of synchronous orbit.

Meaning of synchronous orbit

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).

Questions about synchronous orbits

What is synchronous orbits the plural of?
Synchronous orbits is the plural of synchronous orbit.

Words near synchronous orbits in the dictionary

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

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