Question

What are the differences between geostationary satellites and sun synchronous satellites?

Answer 1

Instructions:
Differentiate geostationary satellites and sun synchronous satellites based on

• Type
• Orbit elevation
• Field of view
• Uses
• Examples

Answer:

Geostationary satellites	Sun synchronous satellites
These types of satellites move at equal speed with the earth’s rotation.	These types of satellites pass around the earth along the poles.
Geostationary satellites orbit the earth at an altitude of 36000 km.	Sun synchronous satellites orbit the earth at an altitude of 500 km-800 km.
The field of view of the geostationary satellites is large.	The field of view of the sun synchronous satellites is small.
Geostationary satellites are used for telecommunication and Weather studies.	Sun synchronous satellites are used to predict storms and monitor forest fires and floods.
Examples of geostationary satellites are India’s INSAT satellites.	Examples of sun synchronous satellites are IRS, LANDSAT.