Saturday, November 8, 2014

Interesting Facts About Satellites

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Satellites are data centers which are equipped with excellent features in order to collect and distribute a wide range of information. They actually come from different sizes and shapes. And each satellite varies in their purposes. Today, satellites are very important for huge industries like the oil and gas industry.


Main Types Of Satellites


Communication Satellites - They provide live television broadcasts of events that are happening in one part of the world to viewers worldwide. Technology has indeed developed satellites that can send 2 or 3 signals simultaneously at different frequencies to different receivers. Still, developers are aiming of coming up with satellites that can help the visually impaired in finding their way around.

Navigation Satellites – These provide significant information for air, land, and oceanic navigation. Also, they provide signals to moving objects that can help in identifying their exact location. These satellites are being used for military, civilian, or businesses purposes. They actually provide 3-dimensional views and information regarding the speed of the vehicle, destination and travel time, and distance from target.

Observatory Satellites – These are mainly used for civilian and military purposes. They greatly support surveying, weather forecasting, spying, geodesic studies, as well as monitoring of the oceans, land masses, and oceans.

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