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Geostationary Radius refers to the distance between the Earth's surface and a geostationary satellite in orbit around the Earth. Check FAQs
Rgso=Hgso+[Earth-R]
Rgso - Geostationary Radius?Hgso - Geostationary Height?[Earth-R] - Earth mean radius?

Geostationary Radius Example

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6752.8088Edit=381.8Edit+6371.0088
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Geostationary Radius Solution

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

FIRST Step Consider the formula
Rgso=Hgso+[Earth-R]
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
Rgso=381.8km+[Earth-R]
Next Step Substitute values of Constants
Rgso=381.8km+6371.0088km
Next Step Convert Units
Rgso=381800m+6371.0088km
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
Rgso=381800+6371.0088
Next Step Evaluate
Rgso=6752808.8m
LAST Step Convert to Output's Unit
Rgso=6752.8088km

Geostationary Radius Formula Elements

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Constants
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.
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.
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

Other Formulas to find Geostationary Radius

​Go Satellite Geostationary Radius
Rgso=([GM.Earth]Pday4π2)13

Other formulas in Geostationary Orbit category

​Go Angle of Elevation
∠θel=∠θR-∠θtilt-λe
​Go Angle of Tilt
∠θtilt=∠θR-∠θel-λe
​Go Geostationary Height
Hgso=Rgso-[Earth-R]
​Go Power Density at Satellite Station
Pd=EIRP-Lpath-Ltotal-(10log10(4π))-(20log10(Rsat))

How to Evaluate Geostationary Radius?

Geostationary Radius evaluator uses Geostationary Radius = Geostationary Height+[Earth-R] to evaluate the Geostationary Radius, Geostationary Radius is the distance from Earth's center to a satellite in geostationary orbit, enabling synchronous orbit with Earth's rotation for communication purposes. Geostationary Radius is denoted by Rgso symbol.

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

FAQs on Geostationary Radius

What is the formula to find Geostationary Radius?
The formula of Geostationary Radius is expressed as Geostationary Radius = Geostationary Height+[Earth-R]. Here is an example- 6.571009 = 381800+[Earth-R].
How to calculate Geostationary Radius?
With Geostationary Height (Hgso) we can find Geostationary Radius using the formula - Geostationary Radius = Geostationary Height+[Earth-R]. This formula also uses Earth mean radius constant(s).
What are the other ways to Calculate Geostationary Radius?
Here are the different ways to Calculate Geostationary Radius-
  • Geostationary Radius=(([GM.Earth]*Orbital Period in Days)/(4*pi^2))^(1/3)OpenImg
Can the Geostationary Radius be negative?
No, the Geostationary Radius, measured in Length cannot be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Geostationary Radius?
Geostationary Radius is usually measured using the Kilometer[km] for Length. Meter[km], Millimeter[km], Decimeter[km] are the few other units in which Geostationary Radius can be measured.
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