Concept information
Preferred term
satellite technology
Definition
- Military use of satellites has enhanced command and control of far-flung forces, provided vast amounts of data, and enabled precise positioning on the globe. Modern satellites also perform a variety of data-related tasks like reconnaissance, navigation, weather observation, and communications relay. [Source: Encyclopedia of War & American Society; Satellite Technology]
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URI
https://concepts.sagepub.com/social-science/concept/satellite_technology
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