Earth Observation Satellites /
Earth observation satellite, ERS 2 Earth observation satellites are satellites specifically designed to observe Earth from orbit, similar to reconnaissance satellites but intended for non-military uses such as environmental monitoring, meteorology, map making etc. Geostationary satellites hover over...
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| Format: | software, multimedia |
| Language: | eng |
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Delhi, India : Orange Apple : World Technologies,
2012
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| Online Access: | http://repository.library.utm.my/id/eprint/3647 |
| Summary: | Earth observation satellite, ERS 2 Earth observation satellites are satellites specifically designed to observe Earth from orbit, similar to reconnaissance satellites but intended for non-military uses such as environmental monitoring, meteorology, map making etc. Geostationary satellites hover over the same spot, providing continuous monitoring to a portion of the Earth's surface. Polar orbiting satellites provide global coverage, but only twice per day at any given spot. |
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