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Record 1 2006-05-30

English

Subject field(s)
  • Launching and Space Maneuvering
DEF

The separation, in degrees of longitude, between satellites using the same frequency and covering overlapping areas.

OBS

orbit spacing: term officially approved by the RADARSAT-2 Terminology Approval Group (RTAG).

PHR

Small, optimum orbital spacing.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Lancement et manœuvres dans l'espace
DEF

Séparation angulaire entre deux satellites vus du centre de la Terre et situés sur la même orbite terrestre.

CONT

Dans le cas de satellites géostationnaires, l'écart orbital est la différence de leurs longitudes.

OBS

écart orbital : terme uniformisé par le Groupe de travail de la terminologie de RADARSAT-2 (GTTR).

PHR

Faible écart orbital.

Spanish

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