What is meant by an artificial satallite ? How are the satallites classified based on their function ?
THIS QUESTION IS IN CLASS 10 SUBJECT SCIENCE 1 CHAPTER NO. 10
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A man made object revolving around a planet in a fixed orbit is known as artificial satellites. Based on their functions, satellites are classified as following:
A man made object revolving around a planet in a fixed orbit is known as artificial satellites. Based on their functions, satellites are classified as following:Type of satellite: Function of satellite
▣Weather satellite: Study and prediction of weather
▣Communication satellite :Establish communication between different location in the world through use of specific waves
▣Navigation satellite:Fix the location of any place on the Earth's surface in terms of its very precise latitude and longitude
▣Military Satellite: Collect information for security aspects
▣Earth Observation Satellite: Study of forests, deserts, oceans, polar ice on the earth's surface, exploration and management of natural resources, observation and guidance in case of natural calamities like flood and earthquake.