P1 - Microwaves and Satellite Communication How are microwaves used in satellite communication? 0.0 / 5 ? PhysicsWavesGCSEOCR Created by: Pokemon/TrainerCreated on: 01-06-16 10:21 Microwaves and Satellite Communication communication to and from satellites uses microwaves this includes satellite TV and satellite phones the wavelength of the microwaves need to be suitable for passing through clouds and water vapour in Earth's atmosphere so that absorbtion is limited signal from a transmitter is transmitted into space then it's received by receiver dishes on satellite satellite transmits signal back to earth with different direction signal received by satellite dish on ground microwaves can also be used by remote-sensing satellites these monitor oil spills, iceburg movement, rainforest deforestation, etc. 1 of 1
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