Task 1: The Alouette-ISIS Satellite Program The Alouette satellite program was initiated in 1958 by Dr. John H. Chapman to understand the characteristics of radio communication in Canada. Researchers focused on the exploration of the ionosphere (the earth’s upper atmosphere)‚ namely the northern lights. This was not a predominant area of study for the space science effort of other countries and so allowed the Aloutte-ISIS program to make a major and unique contribution. The program commenced with
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Satellite Visibility and Availability A Ganesh and R Narayanakumar The satellite visibility and availability is an essential parameter for precise positioning and surveying. Users of GPS must know where‚ when and what satellites should be tracked to attain the best results. The following are the essential measures a GPS operator is expected to know‚ during positioning. The elevation angle: - is the angle from the antenna between the horizontal and the line of sight to the satellite.
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Satellite imagery The first images from space were taken on the sub-orbital V-2 rocket flight launched by the U.S. on October 24‚ 1946. Satellite imagery consists of images of Earth or other planets collected by artificial satellites. History[edit] The satellite images were made from pixels. The first crude image taken by the satellite Explorer 6 shows a sunlit area of the Central Pacific Ocean and its cloud cover. The photo was taken when the satellite was about 17‚000 mi (27‚000
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The current headlines regarding “extreme weather events” occurring around the world and here in America left a curiosity about the history and technology used to forecast the Earth’s weather. Around the world meteorologists use technology such as satellites‚ infrared‚ radio‚ and radar transmissions‚ to help determine the most accurate forecast possible. However‚ even with the most advanced technology available‚ no predication is 100% accurate. Captain Robert Fitzroy of Great Britain started a forecasting
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India has launched 74 artificial satellites in space .Here are some of them- Aryabhatta It was indias first satellite.It was launched by the Soviet Union on 19 April 1975[1] from Kapustin Yar using a Kosmos-3M launch vehicle. It was built by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) The launch came from an agreement between India and the Soviet Union directed by U.R. Rao and signed in 1972. It allowed the USSR to use India ports for tracking
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How Many Satellites Are Orbiting the Earth? Satellites are tracked by United States Space Surveillance Network (SSN)‚ which has been tracking every object in orbit over 10 cm (3.937 inches) in diameter since it was founded in 1957. There are approximately 3‚000 satellites operating in Earth orbit‚ according to the US National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)‚ out of roughly 8‚000 man-made objects in total. In its entire history‚ the SSN has tracked more than 24‚500 space objects orbiting
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ELECTROMECHANICAL SYSTEM TOPIC: NANO -SATELLITE introduction: What is a satellite? Satellite is a celestial body orbiting around larger body like planet or star. It can be artificial or natural. A natural satellite‚ is a celestial body that orbits another body‚ e.g. a planet‚ which is called its primary. There are 164 known natural satellites orbiting planets in the Solar System‚ as well as at least eight orbiting
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Running Head: Satellite Radio 1 Pantina Artis IT 103-005 February 27‚ 2013 Satellite Radio “By placing this statement on my webpage‚ I certify that I have read and understand the GMU Honor Code on http://oai.gmu.edu/honor-code/. I am fully aware of the following sections of the Honor Code: Extent of the Honor Code‚ Responsibility of the Student and Penalty. In addition‚ I have received permission from the copyright holder for any copyrighted material that is displayed on my site. This includes
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I-Current Situation: A. Current performance International Satellite Images (ISI) is one of the three United States companies approved by the government to build and launch an imagery satellite system. ISI is building a satellite to image the world at a resolution of one meter. The resolution allows a trained photo interpreter to identify images that include both military objects and non-military objects. The whole operation is financed by investors or venture capitalist‚ which relied on contracts
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Chapter #1-What is Satellite Radio? People all around the world have their favorite radio stations that are preset into car radios‚ flipping between them driving to and from work‚ on errands and around town. The only problem is‚ when traveling too far away from the source station‚ the signal breaks up and fades into static. Most radio signals can only travel about 30 or 40 miles from their source‚ in big market areas. Looking around Canada‚ there are many areas where terrestrial radio is just not
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