The polar orbit remains fixed in space as Earth rotates inside the orbit. As a result, much of Earth passes under a satellite in a polar orbit. Because polar orbits achieve excellent coverage of the planet, they are often used for satellites that do mapping and photography. Special satellite software , available for personal computers, predicts satellite orbits. The software uses Keplarian data to forecast each orbit and shows when a satellite will be overhead.
Satellites use a variety of light-sensitive sensors to determine their position.
The satellite transmits its position to the ground station. Inc. All rights reserved. Simply register for a free Postbox in the country where your merchant is located.