SSO
SSO — Sun-Synchronous Orbit: a near-polar orbit whose plane precesses to keep a nearly constant angle with the Sun, so lighting is uniform each pass.
Definition
Sun-Synchronous Orbit: a near-polar orbit whose plane precesses to keep a nearly constant angle with the Sun, so lighting is uniform each pass.
Example
Earth-observation satellites use sun-synchronous orbit to image the ground under consistent sunlight.
Category: ORBITS
