Satellite Communication - Engineering

Q1:

Orbital disturbances of a geosynchronous satellite are caused by the

A moon

B sun

C earth

D all of the above

ANS:D - all of the above

Factors that perturb the orbit of a satellite:

- Triaxiality.
- Sun and Moon Gravitational Attraction.
- The non-uniform motion of the coordinate system.
- Solar Radiation Pressure.
- Forces from onboard thrusters.