adjective
- relating to or denoting an orbit around the earth with a period equal to one sidereal day, enabling a satellite to remain in a fixed position relative to the earth’s surface
Usage: astronomy; telecommunications
Examples
- The geostationary satellite provides continuous coverage of the same geographic area.
- Weather satellites in geostationary orbit can monitor cloud patterns over specific regions.
- Communication companies rely on geostationary satellites for television broadcasting.
- A geostationary orbit is located approximately 22,236 miles above the Earth’s equator.
- The satellite maintains its geostationary position by matching Earth’s rotational speed.
- GPS systems use both geostationary and non-geostationary satellites for navigation.