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polar orbiting satellite [1 record]

Record 1 2004-04-07

English

Subject field(s)
  • Spacecraft
DEF

A satellite whose orbital plane passes through the North and South poles.

OBS

Reproduced from "Titles, Names and Acronyms related to the activities of the International Oceanographic Commission of Unesco", with the authorization of Unesco.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Engins spatiaux
DEF

Satellite dont la trajectoire balistique s'effectue selon une orbite quasi polaire.

OBS

Les satellites en orbite polaire sont souvent équipés de radiomètres à infrarouge.

OBS

Reproduit de «Titles, Names and Acronyms related to the activities of the International Oceanographic Commission of Unesco», avec l'autorisation de l'Unesco.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Naves espaciales
DEF

Satélite cuyo plano orbital pasa por los polos Norte y Sur.

OBS

Reproducido del "Titles, Names and Acronyms related to the activities of the International Oceanographic Commission of Unesco", con la autorización de Unesco.

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