Satellite Motion
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Satellite Motion. Monika V Sikand Ph.d Student Stevens Institute of Technology Department of Physics. Light and Life Laboratory. Hoboken. OBJECTIVE. Review laws of motion and gravitation Satellite motion Escape velocity Geosynchronous orbit(Telecommunication satellites).
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Satellite Motion Monika V Sikand Ph.d Student Stevens Institute of Technology Department of Physics. Light and Life Laboratory. Hoboken.
OBJECTIVE • Review laws of motion and gravitation • Satellite motion • Escape velocity • Geosynchronous orbit(Telecommunication satellites)
Newton’s laws of motion I. Law of Inertia II. F=ma III. Action-Reaction Isaac Newton January 4, 1643 -March31,1727
Gravity is a pulling force It pulls things down towards the earth
Satellite Smaller body revolving around a larger body
Natural satellites Moon, planets, comet
Artificial satellites Weather , spy , communication
Escape velocity Artificial satellite in a circular orbit around earth first achieving a speed of 7900m/s. If speed greater than 7900m/s satellite has a elliptical orbit. If velocity greater than 11km/s then satellite leaves earth’s orbit and has a escape orbit. The escape orbit’s velocity is called escape velocity.
Geostationary Earth Orbit (GEO) • Orbit is synchronous with the earths rotation. • From the ground the satellite appears fixed. • Altitude is about 22,300 miles or 36,000Km. • Coverage to 40% of planet per satellite.
Conclusion • Newton’s law of gravitation F =Gm1m2/r2 • Satellites are revolving bodies around earth. • Escape velocity is the maximum velocity required to escape the earth’s orbit. • Geostationary orbits are synchronized with earth’s rotation at 36000 km of height.