Question

Which of the following is true about satellite footprint?

Satellites above the poles have a larger satellite footprint.

The height of the orbit has no effect on satellite footprint.

The higher the orbit, the smaller the satellite footprint.

The higher the orbit, the larger the satellite footprint.

Answer 1

The correct statement is:

**The higher the orbit, the larger the satellite footprint.**

Satellite footprint refers to the area on the Earth's surface that a satellite's signal covers. When a satellite is in a higher orbit, it can cover a larger portion of the Earth's surface, resulting in a larger footprint. Satellites above the poles actually have smaller footprints because they are in a polar orbit, which limits their coverage to higher latitudes and a smaller portion of the Earth's surface.