Migrations in the Sea

Science

An object that has been intentionally placed into orbit

Artificial satellite

An object that has been intentionally placed into orbit. artificial satellite. An artificial satellite is a human-made object that orbits around a planet to collect information or aid communication.

A filter-feeding system inside the mouths of baleen whales

Baleen

A filter-feeding system inside the mouths of baleen whales. Baleen. Baleen is a comb-like structure in whales' mouths used to filter small sea animals from water.

A link used for the transmission of signals from a satellite to earth station

Downlink

A link used for the transmission of signals from a satellite to earth station. Downlink. It's the process of sending data from a satellite back down to a receiving device on Earth.

A satellite with an orbital period the same as the Earth's rotation period

Geostationary satellite

A satellite with an orbital period the same as the Earth's rotation period. Geostationary satellite. A geostationary satellite orbits Earth at the same speed as Earth's rotation, making it appear stationary over one spot.

The smallest addressable element in an all points addressable display device

Pixel

The smallest addressable element in an all points addressable display device. pixel. A pixel is a tiny dot that makes up the images on a screen.

A satellites which passes above both poles of Earth

Polar satellites

A satellite which passes above both poles of Earth is called a polar satellite. Polar satellites orbit Earth in a way that allows them to see every part of the planet as it rotates, making them ideal for weather and environmental monitoring.

Gathering information from a distance

Remote sensing

Gathering information from a distance. Remote sensing. It is the use of satellites or aircraft to collect data about the Earth's surface without making physical contact.

An object that moves around a larger object in space, like the moon around Earth

Satellite

An object that moves around a larger object in space, like the moon around Earth. A satellite is something that orbits around a planet or star in space.

A link used for the transmission of signals from an earth station to satellite

Uplink

A link used for the transmission of signals from an earth station to satellite. Uplink. An uplink is when signals are sent from the ground to a satellite in space.