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Variation of the coverage area as a function of the
satellite altitude
The increasing height of the satellite above the surface of the earth will
increase the coverage area.
Satellite Coverage area
altitude (km) (% of Earth’s
surface area)
200 1.5
300 2.0
400 2.5
500 3.0
600 3.5
700 4.5
800 5.5
900 6.0
1000 7.0
2000 12.0
4000 18.5
5000 21.5
6000 24.0
7000 26.0
8000 27.5
9000 29.0
10000 30.0
15000 35.0
20000 37.5
25000 40.0
30000 41.5
36000 43.0
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Introduction to Satellite Communication System
