A new optical imaging satellite is being designed for the Maritime Domain Awareness mission. The satellite will be placed in a circular orbit at 5000 km altitude and be able to look off of nadir, giving a maximum range to the target of 7000 km. The desired resolution is 3 meters. What is the satellite's speed? Express answer in km/s to two significant

A new optical imaging satellite is being designed for the Maritime Domain Awareness mission. The satellite will be placed in a circular orbit at 5000 km altitude and be able to look off of nadir, giving a maximum range to the target of 7000 km. The desired resolution is 3 meters. What is the satellite's speed? Express answer in km/s to two significant

University Physics Volume 3

17th Edition

ISBN:9781938168185

Author:William Moebs, Jeff Sanny

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Chapter4: Diffraction

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 88AP: A spy satellite is reputed to be able to resolve objects 10. cm apart while operating 197 km above...

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