Clarke orbit
English
Orbiting object is stationary over a point on the equator of the rotating object, when in Clarke orbit
Etymology
From Arthur C. Clarke, who first proposed placing communications satellites in such an orbit.
Noun
Clarke orbit (plural Clarke orbits)
- (astrophysics) geostationary Earth orbit
- (astrophysics) geostationary orbit (an orbit around any body)
Synonyms
- GEO
Related terms
- Clarke belt
See also
- GSO (geosynchronous orbit)
- heliosynchronous orbit