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| − | '''Orbit''' is a term used to describe the flightpath of an object in [[space]] which has an repetitive motion and has an distinct |
+ | '''Orbit''' is a term used to describe the flightpath of an object in [[space]] which has an repetitive motion and has an distinct center with respect to its flightpath. |
| − | A [[starship]] uses a form of orbit to maintain its relative position. The term orbit is also used to define the flightpath of a [[planet]] within its own [[solar system]]. ([[TNG]]:"[[Force of Nature]]") |
+ | A [[starship]] uses a form of orbit to maintain its relative position. The term orbit is also used to define the flightpath of a [[planet]] within its own [[solar system]]. ([[TNG]]: "[[Force of Nature]]") |
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| + | In [[2369]], [[Spock]] detailed to [[Abraham Lincoln]] that the [[USS Enterprise (NCc-1701)|USS ''Enterprise'']] was 643 miles, 2021 feet, 2.04 inches above the surface of [[Excalibia]]. ([[TOS]]: "[[The Savage Curtain]]") |
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* '''Synchronous orbit''', this form is used by a starship to maintain position towards a specific point on a planets surface. The ships velocity will be the same as the rotation speed of the planet. ([[TNG]]: "[[Relics]]") |
* '''Synchronous orbit''', this form is used by a starship to maintain position towards a specific point on a planets surface. The ships velocity will be the same as the rotation speed of the planet. ([[TNG]]: "[[Relics]]") |
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Revision as of 05:57, 3 July 2005
Orbit is a term used to describe the flightpath of an object in space which has an repetitive motion and has an distinct center with respect to its flightpath.
A starship uses a form of orbit to maintain its relative position. The term orbit is also used to define the flightpath of a planet within its own solar system. (TNG: "Force of Nature")
In 2369, Spock detailed to Abraham Lincoln that the USS Enterprise was 643 miles, 2021 feet, 2.04 inches above the surface of Excalibia. (TOS: "The Savage Curtain")
There are several forms of orbit, some of them are refered to by Starfleet personnel with names like 'standard orbit' or 'high orbit'.
- Synchronous orbit, this form is used by a starship to maintain position towards a specific point on a planets surface. The ships velocity will be the same as the rotation speed of the planet. (TNG: "Relics")
- High orbit, is a form of orbit by which the starship maintains a large distance from the planets for safety reasons but is still able to use the transporter. (VOY: "The Omega Directive")
- Geostationary orbit, with this form of orbit a starship stay at the same position when seen form the planets surface.
- It is safe to assume that standard and high orbit are nothing more a form of synchronous orbit with a set of predefined speed and altitude parameters.
Terok Nor (later Deep Space 9), was in synchronous orbit of Bajor during the Occupation. (DS9: "Emissary", "Necessary Evil", "Wrongs Darker Than Death or Night")