geosynchronous satellite
A satellite that orbits the Earth at an altitude of about 22,000 miles. At this altitude, the satellite circles the Earth every twenty-four hours, so that it remains “stationary” over a particular spot on the surface.
notes for geosynchronous satellite
This type of satellite is very useful in communications because it can remain in continuous contact with a site on the ground.
Words nearby geosynchronous satellite
geostationary orbit,
geostrategy,
geostrophic,
geostrophic wind,
geosynchronous,
geosynchronous satellite,
geosynclinal,
geosyncline,
geotag,
geotaxis,
geotechnical