Question

Why are geostationary satellites not useful for studies of polar regions? Answer the question

Answer 1

A geostationary satellite, is a satellite that revolves in the same direction the earth rotates.

 There cannot be geostationary satellite at the poles, because, it would have to be at rest, which cannot happen as it would get pulled by the earth’s gravity and eventually crash to the earth’s surface.

 In fact, there can not be geo stationary satellite anywhere else, except above the equator.

Answer 2

The geostationary satellites orbit above the equator. These are, therefore, not useful in study of polar region.