TYPES OF SATELLITES PRESENTATION

Types of satellites

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University of Yangon, Department of Geology

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ZAW ZAW AUNGMIN THANT KYAWKO KO KHANT ZAWAUNG KYAW ZAWW WAI HIN PHONE MYAT

Satellites

Satellites can be classified into various types based on their orbits, purposes, and sizes. Here are some common types:

• Geostationary Satellites (GEO)
• Low Earth Orbit Satellites (LEO)
• Medium Earth Orbit Satellites (MEO)
• Polar Orbit Satellites
• Communications Satellites
• Weather Satellites
• Navigation Satellites
• Earth Observation Satellites
• Military Satellites
• Scientific Satellites
• Space Telescopes

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These are just some of the many types of satellites, and there can be overlap between categories as satellites can serve multiple purposes or operate in different orbits.

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Geostationary Satellites (GEO)

• These satellites orbit the Earth at the same speed as the Earth's rotation, appearing stationary relative to a fixed point on the ground.
• They are typically used for communication, weather monitoring, and broadcasting.

Low Earth Orbit Satellites (LEO)

• Satellites in LEO orbit at lower altitudes, typically between 160 to 2,000 kilometers above the Earth's surface.
• They are used for various purposes such as Earth observation, remote sensing, and communication.

Medium Earth Orbit Satellites (MEO)

• MEO satellites orbit at altitudes ranging from 2,000 to 35,786 kilometers above the Earth's surface.
• They are commonly used for navigation systems like GPS (Global Positioning System).

Polar Orbit Satellites

• These satellites pass over the Earth's poles and provide global coverage as they orbit from pole to pole.
• They are often used for Earth observation, weather monitoring, and environmental studies.

Communications Satellites

• These satellites are specifically designed for transmitting and receiving communication signals, including television, telephone, internet, and radio broadcasts.

Weather Satellites

• Weather satellites are equipped with instruments to monitor and predict weather patterns, track storms, measure atmospheric conditions, and monitor climate change.

Navigation Satellites

• Navigation satellites provide positioning and timing information to users on or near the Earth's surface.
• GPS (Global Positioning System) is a well-known example of a navigation satellite system.

Earth Observation Satellites

• These satellites are used to observe the Earth's surface for various purposes such as mapping, environmental monitoring, agriculture, urban planning, and disaster management.

Military Satellites

• Military satellites are used for reconnaissance, surveillance, intelligence gathering, communication, and navigation purposes by military organizations.

Scientific Satellites

• Scientific satellites are designed to conduct experiments and observations in space, studying various phenomena such as the Sun, other planets, cosmic rays, and the universe.

Space Telescopes

• These satellites are equipped with powerful telescopes and instruments to observe celestial objects and phenomena in space, such as stars, galaxies, black holes, and nebulae.

SUMMARY

Satellites vary in purpose and orbit. They include geostationary for communication, low Earth orbit for observation, medium Earth orbit for navigation, and polar orbit for global coverage. They serve roles in communication, weather monitoring, navigation, Earth observation, military operations, and scientific research.

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