Footprint (satellite)
The footprint of a communications satellite is the ground area that its transponders offer coverage, and determines the satellite dish diameter required to receive each transponder's signal. There is usually a different map for each transponder (or group of transponders), as each may be aimed to cover different areas.[1][2]
Footprint maps usually show either the estimated minimum satellite dish diameter required or the signal strength in each area measured in dBW.[1]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ a b "Frequently Asked Questions". satstart.net. Retrieved March 18, 2025.
- ^ "INTELSAT Coverage Maps". intelsat.com. Retrieved March 18, 2025.
External links
[edit]- Links to fleet information and footprints from SES.
- Links to interactive maps from Intelsat for their fleet of satellites.
- Links to interactive maps for SES World Skies's fleet of satellites.
- Link to maps for Russian Satellite Communications Company satellites
- Link to satellite footprints from SatBeams for Geostationary satellites
- Satellite footprints as images and on Google Earth