Low Earth Orbit
communication satellite system that orbits the Earth at a low altitude (mainly used for cellular telephone communications), LEO | ||||
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Low Earth Orbit Definition from Computer & Internet Dictionaries & Glossaries
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low earth orbit
<communications> (LEO) The kind of orbit used by communications satellites that will offer high bandwidth for video on demand, television, and Internet communications. A satellite in LEO, in contrast to one in a geostationary orbit, is not in a fixed position relative to the Earth's surface so several satellites are required to provide continuous service.
[Ovum report, "Applications for the superhighway", John Moroney].
(1996-02-06)
<communications> (LEO) The kind of orbit used by communications satellites that will offer high bandwidth for video on demand, television, and Internet communications. A satellite in LEO, in contrast to one in a geostationary orbit, is not in a fixed position relative to the Earth's surface so several satellites are required to provide continuous service.
[Ovum report, "Applications for the superhighway", John Moroney].
(1996-02-06)
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Low Earth Orbit (LEO), LEOS (Low Earth Orbit Satellite)
Proposed system of personal telecommunications based on communication via a number of satellites in low orbit. The best known of these proposal is called the "Iridium" project.
Proposed system of personal telecommunications based on communication via a number of satellites in low orbit. The best known of these proposal is called the "Iridium" project.
Low Earth Orbit Definition from Language, Idioms & Slang Dictionaries & Glossaries
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low earth orbit
low earth orbit
(leo) the kind of orbit used by communications satellites that will offer high bandwidth for video on demand, television and other internet communications. a satellite in leo, in contrast to one in a geostationary orbit, is not in a fixed position relative the the earth's surface so several satellites are required to provide continuous service.
low earth orbit
(leo) the kind of orbit used by communications satellites that will offer high bandwidth for video on demand, television and other internet communications. a satellite in leo, in contrast to one in a geostationary orbit, is not in a fixed position relative the the earth's surface so several satellites are required to provide continuous service.
Low Earth Orbit Definition from Encyclopedia Dictionaries & Glossaries
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Low Earth orbit
A Low Earth Orbit (LEO) is generally defined as an orbit within the locus extending from the Earth’s surface up to an altitude of 2,000 km. Given the rapid orbital decay of objects below approximately 200 km, the commonly accepted definition for LEO is between 200 - 2000 km (124 - 1240 miles) above the Earth's surface.
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