geosynchronous
/ˌdʒioʊˈsɪŋkrənəs/
adjective
- Relating to an orbit in which a satellite travels around the Earth at the same speed as the Earth rotates, so it stays above the same point on the equator.
- Weather satellites in geosynchronous orbits provide constant monitoring of a single region.
- A geosynchronous satellite appears to hover over one spot on the equator.
- Many communication satellites are placed in geosynchronous orbit.