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geostationary orbit

/ˌdʒiːəʊˈsteɪʃənəri ˈɔːbɪt/

Tradução: Órbita circular a cerca de 35.786 quilômetros de altitude sobre o equador terrestre, na qual um satélite gira na mesma velocidade da Terra, permanecendo fixo em relação a um ponto da superfície.

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/ˌdʒiːəʊˈsteɪʃənəri ˈɔːbɪt/C1formalscientific
  • ptÓrbita circular a cerca de 35.786 quilômetros de altitude sobre o equador terrestre, na qual um satélite gira na mesma velocidade da Terra, permanecendo fixo em relação a um ponto da superfície.

A circular orbit approximately 35,786 kilometers above Earth's equator, where a satellite revolves at the same speed as Earth's rotation, appearing stationary relative to a fixed point on the ground.

  1. Geostationary orbitC2formal

    A circular orbit around Earth at an altitude of approximately 35,786 kilometers, where a satellite appears stationary relative to a fixed point on the planet's surface.

    ptÓrbita geoestacionária

    • Weather satellites are often placed in a geostationary orbit to monitor large areas continuously.
    • Communication satellites in geostationary orbit provide stable links for television broadcasting.
    • The satellite was launched into a geostationary orbit to ensure constant coverage of the region.