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cartographic satellite
(s) (noun), cartographic satellites
(pl)An artificial satellite in space that is designed to take photographs and collect data used in preparing maps of the earth's surface.
digital satellite system (DSS)
A system in which a satellite dish receives a digital signal, decodes the signal, and passes it to a television, radio receiver, or computer.
DSS's are expected to become more important as the TV and computer converge into a single medium for information and entertainment.
geodetic satellite
(s) (noun), geodetic satellites
(pl)An artificial Earth satellite used to obtain data for geodetic triangulation calculations: In space technology, a geodetic satellite is designed or launched especially for gathering data regarding the size, shape, and mass distribution (gravity) of the Earth as well as the precise positions of points or areas on its surface.
Global Navigation Satellite System (GLONASS)
solar power satellite system (SPS)
A proposed system to supply power from space for use on the earth.
The SPS system, or solar power satellite system, would have a huge array of solar cells that would generate electrical power to be beamed to earth in the form of microwave energy sent to a central receiver.
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satellite
(s) (noun), satellites
(pl)A moon or a man-made body in orbit around a planet: For clarity, natural satellites are commonly described as "moons" to distinguish them from man-made or artificial satellites.
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communications satellite
(s) (noun)m communications satellites
(pl)Relay station in space for sending telephone, television, telex, and other messages around the world: Most
communications satellites are in geostationary orbit, appearing to hang fixed over one point on the Earth's surface.
Messages are sent to and from the satellites via ground stations.
satellite power system
(SPS) (s) (noun) (no pl)Concept for providing large amounts of electricity for use on the Earth from one or more satellites in geosynchronous Earth orbit: The
satellite power system sends the Sun's energy to a satellite in an orbiting geostatiopn where it is then converted to electric energy and beamed to Earth
A very large array of solar cells on each satellite would provide electricity, which would be converted to microwave energy and beamed to a receiving antenna on the ground. There, it would be reconverted into electricity and distributed the same as any other centrally generated power, through a grid.
This system is also termed Space Solar Power (SSP).
