Question

What is Meant by an Artificial Satellite? How Are the Satellites Classified Based on Their Functions?

Answer 1

Answer:

Artifical satellites are man-made objects orbiting the Earth and other planets in the solar system. The different types of artificial satellites are: Communication Satellite- these refer to the satellites used for telephone or television.

Answer 2

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Explanation:

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:-

   

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