Abstract The most frequent orbits are shown in Fig. 2.1. Polar orbits are those where the plane of the orbit passes through the poles. They have inclinations of 90° and are usually circular. Because the Earth rotates under the orbit, these satellites can survey the entire Earth.


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    Title :

    Satellite Missions


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    Publication date :

    2018-01-01


    Size :

    29 pages




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    Article/Chapter (Book)


    Type of material :

    Electronic Resource


    Language :

    English




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