Friday, December 02, 2005

What is elevation?

Elevation is the angular measurement of a satellite above the horizon.

Elevation is mesured in degrees. A satellite which is higher in the sky will have a greater elevation than one which is close to the horizon.

A satellite exactly level with the horizon would have an elevation of 0 degrees. A satellite with an elevation of 90 degrees would be directly overhead.

Knowing the elevation of a satellite from your location is critical to being able to successfully point a satellite antenna to it.

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