Orbital characteristics of Remote sensing satellite geostationary and sun-synchronous Orbits in Remote Sensing Orbit = the path a satellite follows around the Earth. The orbit determines what part of Earth the satellite can see , how often it revisits , and what applications it is good for . Remote sensing satellites mainly use two standard orbits : Geostationary Orbit (GEO) Sun-Synchronous Orbit (SSO) Geostationary Satellites (GEO) Characteristics Altitude : ~35,786 km above the equator. Period : 24 hours → same as Earth's rotation. Orbit type : Circular, directly above the equator . Appears "stationary" over one fixed point on Earth. Concepts & Terminologies Geosynchronous = orbit period matches Earth's rotation (24h). Geostationary = special type of geosynchronous orbit directly above equator → looks fixed. Continuous coverage : Can monitor the same area all the time. Applications Weather...
Focused on advancing knowledge and expertise in Geography, GIS, Remote Sensing, Geographical Data Science, and Analysis, I am deeply committed to teaching and conducting research in these fields. With a keen interest in leveraging data-driven approaches for informed decision-making, I specialize in crafting maps that facilitate effective analysis and interpretation of spatial information. Assistant Professor Of Geography, PG and Research Department of Geography, Government College Chittur