Satellites

Satellites

Of or relating to any man-made object launched to orbit Earth or another celestial body.

Industry: Aerospace

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Microwave interference

Aerospace; Satellites

Interference which occurs when an earth station aimed at a distant satellite picks up a second, often stronger signal, from a local telephone terrestrial microwave relay transmitter. Microwave ...

Margin

Aerospace; Satellites

The amount of signal in dB by which the satellite system exceeds the minimum levels required for operation.

Master antenna television (MATV)

Aerospace; Satellites

An antenna system that serves a concentration of television sets such as in apartment buildings, hotels or motels.

Leased line

Aerospace; Satellites

A dedicated circuit typically supplied by the telephone company.

Interference

Aerospace; Satellites

Energy which tends to interfere with the reception of the desired signals, such as fading from airline flights, RF interference from adjacent channels, or ghosting from reflecting objects such as ...