Associations to the word «Geosynchronous»
Noun
- Orbit
- Satellite
- Equator
- Payload
- Geo
- Spacecraft
- Booster
- Launch
- Propulsion
- Transfer
- Altitude
- Mk
- Longitude
- Rocket
- Gps
- Communication
- Inclination
- Constellation
- Antenna
- Pam
- Graveyard
- Insertion
- Earth
- Relay
- Launching
- Nasa
- Tracking
- Hughes
- Rotation
- Deployment
- Magnum
- Vehicle
- Ku
- Kilometer
- Telecommunication
- Clarke
- Utc
- Cable
- Motor
- Proton
- Radius
- Raphael
- Sensor
- Microwave
- Kg
- Telescope
- Surveillance
- Low
- Gravity
- Terminal
- Surface
- Coverage
- Burn
- Latitude
- Falcon
- Elevator
- Hemisphere
- Stage
- Upper
- Delta
- Thrust
- Signal
- Array
- Lift
- Goe
- Degree
- Km
- Planet
- Placing
- Mass
- Carrier
- Receiver
Adjective
Adverb
Wiktionary
GEOSYNCHRONOUS, adjective. 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 sky.
Dictionary definition
GEOSYNCHRONOUS, adjective. 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).
Wise words
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