Definition 2 of 60
A defining natural feature that is the reason why satellites are able to orbit around the Earth
Gravity
Friction
Active Sensors
Inertia
Definition 3 of 60
give us an address in space as to where a satellite is at any given time
Classical Orbital Elements
Passive Sensors
Law Of Areas
Active Sensors
,Definition 4 of 60
The point at which a satellite is furthest away from Earth and travelling at its lowest/slowest
velocity
Apogee
Aphelion
Perigee
Prograde
Definition 5 of 60
Atmospheric drag- can cause LEO satellites to deorbit prematurely
Spacecraft Charging- unexpected and damaging discharges of electrical components
Computer Logic Errors- changing a 0 to a 1 or vice versa
Radiation Damage
Harmful effects of space weather on satellites
Positive impacts of solar flares on satellite performance
Enhanced durability of satellites in low earth orbit
Increased efficiency of satellite communication due to atmospheric conditions
Definition 6 of 60
Orbital Tilt (i) from 0 to 180 with respect to the equator
Motivation
Predominance
Preferences
Inclinations
,Definition 7 of 60
Rotational movement that is With the Earth's normal rotation (counter-clockwise)
Inclinations
Prograde
Perigee
Sidereal
Definition 8 of 60
inversely proportional
relationship between amplitude and energy
relationship between wavelength and frequency
scintillation
wavelength
Definition 9 of 60
Orbit Twist (Ω)
Semi-major Axis
Ground Trace
True Anomaly
Right Ascension of the Ascending Node
Definition 10 of 60
The orbits of the planets are ellipses, with the sun at one focus
Harmonic Law
Law of Areas
Law of Orbits
Law of Periods
, Definition 11 of 60
Long dwell time during high altitude
Elliptical pattern orbit, perigee of 200 miles and apogee of 24,000 miles
12 hour periods
HEO Definition
Heo definition
HEO description
LEO Description
Definition 12 of 60
A projection of the satellite's orbit/path onto the Earth's surface
Apogee
Scintillation
Ground Trace
Perigee
Definition 13 of 60
-Stream of photons (massless particles)
-Travel in wave like patters
-Moves at the speed of light
Classical Orbital Elements
3 characteristics of EM Radiation
Cause of scintillation
What are the mitigation tech against Solar Conjunction?
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