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SAR --->Synthetic Aperture Radar, --->Search and Rescue

Satellite communications (SatCom) refers to the use of artificial satellites to transmit and receive data and other communications signals over long distances. SatCom systems are used in a variety of aerospace applications, including satellite television, satellite radio, satellite phone service, and satellite internet.

SATCOM --->Satellite communication, --->SatCom

Deutsch: Satellit / Español: Satélite / Português: Satélite / Français: Satellite / Italiano: Satellite /

A natural or artificial object orbiting the larger object is named as a satellite.

Deutsch: Satellitenkommunikation / Español: Comunicación por satélite / Português: Comunicação via satélite / Français: Communication par satellite / Italiano: Comunicazione satellitare

Satellite Communication in the space industry context refers to the use of artificial satellites to transmit data, voice, and video signals across the globe or into space. This technology enables long-distance communication, bypassing the limitations and infrastructural requirements of terrestrial networks. Satellite communication systems consist of a space segment (satellites in orbit) and a ground segment (ground stations and users' equipment), facilitating a wide range of applications from television broadcasting to internet access, GPS services, and emergency communications.

Deutsch: Satellitenaussetzung / Español: Despliegue de satélites / Português: Implantação de satélites / Français: Déploiement de satellites / Italiano: Dispiegamento di satelliti

Satellite deployment in the space industry context refers to the process of placing a satellite into its intended orbit around the Earth or another celestial body. This process encompasses a series of steps starting from the launch aboard a rocket, transit to the target orbit, and the final deployment or release of the satellite from the launch vehicle. Successful satellite deployment is crucial for ensuring that the satellite can fulfill its designed mission, whether for communication, Earth observation, scientific research, or navigation purposes.

"Saturn" is a planet in our solar system that is known for its distinctive ring system. It is the sixth planet from the sun and the second-largest planet in the solar system, after Jupiter. Saturn is primarily composed of hydrogen and helium, with small amounts of other elements.

The SCanning Imaging Absorption spectroMeter for Atmospheric CHartographY (SCIAMACHY) is a passive remote sensing spectrometer observing radiation that is backscattered, reflected, transmitted or emitted by the Earth's atmosphere and surface, in the wavelength range between 240 and 2380 nm.

In the aerospace industry, "science" refers to the systematic study of the physical and natural world through observation, experimentation, and analysis. This includes a wide range of scientific disciplines, such as physics, engineering, materials science, and computer science, among others.

A scientist is a person who is trained in the scientific method and who conducts research or experiments in order to gain new knowledge or understanding of a particular subject. In the aerospace context, scientists may be involved in a wide range of research and development activities related to the design, production, and operation of aircraft and spacecraft.

There are several possible meanings of the acronym "SDI" in the aerospace context, depending on the context in which it is used. Some possible meanings of SDI in the aerospace context are:

In the aerospace context, SDR stands for Software-Defined Radio. It is a type of radio communication system that uses software to define the functions and capabilities of the radio. This allows the radio to be programmed and configured to operate in different frequency bands, modes, and protocols, making it more flexible and adaptable than traditional radios.

Deutsch: Seismologie / Español: Sismología / Português: Sismologia / Français: Sismologie / Italiano: Sismologia /

Seismology is the study of earthquakes and other seismic activity. In the aerospace context, Seismology can be used to study the internal structure and composition of celestial bodies such as planets and moons, by measuring the seismic waves generated by impacts, volcanic activity, or other geological processes.

A seismometer is an instrument that responds to ground noises and shaking such as caused by quakes, volcanic eruptions, and explosions. They are usually combined with a timing device and a recording device to form a seismograph.

In the aerospace industry, a semiconductor is a material that are used to create electronic devices, such as sensors, processors, and controllers. Semiconductors are essential components of many electronic systems used in aerospace applications, including avionics, communications, and guidance and control systems.

SEMS stands for Spacecraft Electrical, Mechanical, and Software Systems. It refers to the various electrical, mechanical, and software systems that are used to control and operate a spacecraft. These systems can include a wide range of components and subsystems, such as electrical power systems, propulsion systems, guidance and navigation systems, and communication systems.

Deutsch: Sensor / Español: Sensor / Português: Sensor / Français: Capteur / Italiano: Sensore /

In aerospace, a sensor is a device that measures or detects a physical property or characteristic of the environment and converts it into a signal that can be read or interpreted by an observer or a measuring instrument.

English: Settlement / Deutsch: Siedlung / Español: Asentamiento / Português: Assentamento / Français: Colonie / Italiano: Insediamento /