geosynchronous
геосинхронный
Refers to the orbit of a satellite whose rate of revolution is matched to the rotation…Refers to the orbit of a satellite whose rate of revolution is matched to the rotation period of the Earth. A special case is the geostationary orbit, which is circular and equatorial, so that the satellite appears to be fixed over a particular point on Earth's surface.
Meaning
1 senses(not comparable)Refers to the orbit of a satellite whose rate of revolution is matched to the rotation period of the Earth. A special case is the geostationary orbit, which is circular and equatorial, so that the satellite appears to be fixed over a particular point on Earth's surface.
геосинхро́нныйgeosinxrónnyj
More definitions
- of or having an orbit with a fixed period of 24 hours (although the position in the orbit may not be fixed with respect to the earth)
Translations
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By meaning 1
orbit whose rate of revolution is matched with Earth: