Vocabulary Entry

geosynchronous

|adjective

adjective

Referring to a satellite or orbit that has a period of rotation synchronous with the Earth's rotation, remaining fixed over a specific point on the Earth's surface.

Example Sentences

"The communication satellite was placed in a geosynchronous orbit to ensure constant coverage over the region."

"Geosynchronous satellites play a crucial role in weather forecasting and telecommunications."

"Scientists are studying the effects of space debris on geosynchronous satellites."