Geostationary Height Formula

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Geostationary Height refers to the altitude at which a geostationary satellite is positioned above the Earth's equator. Check FAQs
Hgso=Rgso-[Earth-R]
Hgso - Geostationary Height?Rgso - Geostationary Radius?[Earth-R] - Earth mean radius?

Geostationary Height Example

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Here is how the Geostationary Height equation looks like.

381.7912Edit=6752.8Edit-6371.0088
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Geostationary Height Solution

Follow our step by step solution on how to calculate Geostationary Height?

FIRST Step Consider the formula
Hgso=Rgso-[Earth-R]
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
Hgso=6752.8km-[Earth-R]
Next Step Substitute values of Constants
Hgso=6752.8km-6371.0088km
Next Step Convert Units
Hgso=6.8E+6m-6371.0088km
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
Hgso=6.8E+6-6371.0088
Next Step Evaluate
Hgso=381791.2m
LAST Step Convert to Output's Unit
Hgso=381.7912km

Geostationary Height Formula Elements

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Constants
Geostationary Height
Geostationary Height refers to the altitude at which a geostationary satellite is positioned above the Earth's equator.
Symbol: Hgso
Measurement: LengthUnit: km
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Geostationary Radius
Geostationary Radius refers to the distance between the Earth's surface and a geostationary satellite in orbit around the Earth.
Symbol: Rgso
Measurement: LengthUnit: km
Note: Value should be greater than 6371.
Earth mean radius
Earth mean radius represents the average distance from the Earth's center to any point on its surface, providing a single value to characterize the size of the Earth.
Symbol: [Earth-R]
Value: 6371.0088 km

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How to Evaluate Geostationary Height?

Geostationary Height evaluator uses Geostationary Height = Geostationary Radius-[Earth-R] to evaluate the Geostationary Height, The Geostationary Height formula is the orbital distance above the Earth's equator where a satellite orbits at the same speed as Earth's rotation, maintaining a fixed position relative to the ground. Geostationary Height is denoted by Hgso symbol.

How to evaluate Geostationary Height using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Geostationary Height, enter Geostationary Radius (Rgso) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Geostationary Height

What is the formula to find Geostationary Height?
The formula of Geostationary Height is expressed as Geostationary Height = Geostationary Radius-[Earth-R]. Here is an example- 0.381791 = 6752800-[Earth-R].
How to calculate Geostationary Height?
With Geostationary Radius (Rgso) we can find Geostationary Height using the formula - Geostationary Height = Geostationary Radius-[Earth-R]. This formula also uses Earth mean radius constant(s).
Can the Geostationary Height be negative?
No, the Geostationary Height, measured in Length cannot be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Geostationary Height?
Geostationary Height is usually measured using the Kilometer[km] for Length. Meter[km], Millimeter[km], Decimeter[km] are the few other units in which Geostationary Height can be measured.
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