Terminology/Glossary(cont.)
The orbit directly above the equator, about 35,800 kilometers (22,300
miles) above the earth in space. Also known as GEO, geostationary and
Clarke orbit. When positioned in this orbit, a satellite appears to hover
over the same spot on the earth because it is moving at a rate that
matches the speed of the earth's rotation on its axis.
The process of transferring a subscriber call from one satellite to another.
The angle at which a satellite orbit is tilted relative to the earth's equator.
A band of frequencies in the 18 to 31 GHz range that are available for
A band of frequencies in the 10.9 to 17 GHz range that are used for
fixed satellite service applications.