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On what basis and how are the orbits of artificial stellites classified? Medium earth orbits: |
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Answer» Solution : Depending on the HEIGHT of the SATELLITE 's orbit above the earth's surface , the satellite orbits are classified as below : (a) If the height of the satellite orbit above the earth's surface is between 200 km and 35780 km , the orbits are called medium earth orbits . (B) In these orbits, the satellites complete one revolution in 2 to 24hours . (c) The geostationary satellites cannot be used in the STUDY of polar regions . For this purpose , elliptical medium earth orbits are also called as polar orbits. |
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