What is the minimum number of geostationary satellites needed for

What is the minimum number of geostationary satellites needed for
| What is the minimum number of geostationary satellites needed for uninterrupted global coverage?

A. 3

B. 2

C. 4

D. 1

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Right Answer is: A

SOLUTION

  • The minimum number of geostationary satellites needed for uninterrupted global coverage is three.
  • A minimum of 3 satellites placed at 120o to each other would be able to give an uninterrupted global coverage.
  • Each satellite in this can see 42% of earth's surface. Such an orbit is known as Clarke's orbit.

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