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round-trip light time

/ˈraʊnd trɪp laɪt taɪm/

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/ˈraʊnd trɪp laɪt taɪm/C1formalscientific
  • ruОбщее время, необходимое для прохождения сигнала (например, радиоволны или света) от Земли до космического аппарата или небесного тела и обратно. Используется в космической связи и астрономии.

The total time it takes for a signal (such as a radio wave or light) to travel from Earth to a spacecraft or celestial body and back again. Used in space communications and astronomy.

  1. Signal travel timeC2formal

    The total time it takes for a signal to travel from Earth to a spacecraft or celestial body and back.

    ruВремя двустороннего прохождения сигнала

    • The round-trip light time to Mars can be up to 40 minutes.
    • NASA calculated the round-trip light time for the Voyager probe.
    • Communication delays are due to the round-trip light time.