Which of the following data transmission media has the largest terrestrial range without the use of repeaters and other devices
Satellite is data transmission media has the largest terrestrial range without the use of repeaters and other devices.
There are four types of orbits associated with satellites, and the type of orbit determines a satellite's use. Earth-synchronous or geosynchronous satellites are placed into orbit so that their period of rotation exactly matches the Earth's rotation - they take 24 hours to make one orbit.
Uses of Satellites. Satellites are launched into space to do a specific job. The type of satellite that is launched to monitor cloud patterns for a weather station will be different than a satellite launched to send television signals for Sky TV. The satellite has to be designed specifically to fulfill its function.
Satellite Transmission. A satellite is any object that revolves around a planet in a circular or elliptical path. The moon is Earth's natural satellite at 240,000 miles distant. Other satellites that fulfil this definition are man made and have been launched into orbit to carry out specific functions.
A transmission medium is a material substance (solid, liquid, gas, or plasma) that can propagate energy waves. For example, the transmission medium for sounds is usually a gas, but solids and liquids may also act as a transmission medium for sound. ... Thus, an optical fiber or a copper cable is a transmission medium.