USE OF MODERN GEOSTATIONARY SATELLITES IN GEOGRAPHICAL RESEARCH
Abstract
Modern geostationary satellites and their specifications are considered. A geosynchronous satellite is a satellite in geosynchronous orbit, with an orbital period the same as the Earth's rotation period. The advantage of their great height is that they can view the whole earth disk below them, rather than a small subsection, and they can scan the same area very frequently (typically every 30-60 minutes). The spectral range of the sensors mounted on each of the satellites and use of the obtained data in the economy are considered in detail.
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