What is LEO ?
LEO stands for Low Earth Orbit. It refers to a region of space relatively close to the Earth's surface, typically within a few hundred kilometers to about 2,000 kilometers above the Earth's surface. Satellites in LEO generally orbit at altitudes below 2,000 kilometers.LEO is a common orbit for various types of satellites, including Earth observation satellites, communication satellites, and scientific research satellites.
How to Calculate Speed of Satellite in Circular LEO as Function of Altitude?
Speed of Satellite in Circular LEO as Function of Altitude calculator uses Speed of Satellite = sqrt([GM.Earth]/([Earth-R]+Height of Satellite)) to calculate the Speed of Satellite, The Speed of Satellite in Circular LEO as Function of Altitude is the velocity at which the satellite moves around the Earth while maintaining a stable orbit, it is defined by the balance between the gravitational force pulling the satellite towards the Earth and the centrifugal force pushing it outward due to its orbital motion. Speed of Satellite is denoted by v symbol.
How to calculate Speed of Satellite in Circular LEO as Function of Altitude using this online calculator? To use this online calculator for Speed of Satellite in Circular LEO as Function of Altitude, enter Height of Satellite (z) and hit the calculate button. Here is how the Speed of Satellite in Circular LEO as Function of Altitude calculation can be explained with given input values -> 0.007847 = sqrt([GM.Earth]/([Earth-R]+height_of_satellite)).