What is the best orbit for a satellite that maps the coastal waters of the world?

How would you classify a satellite that is designed to map the coastal waters of the world, application or scientific? What would be the best orbit for such a satellite?

Update: Progress On KRCR’s New Antenna

Update: Progress On KRCR’s New Antenna
SHASTA COUNTY For our viewers who get our signal over the air, not on satellite or cable, we have an update for you on the upgrading of our antenna on top of Shasta Bally.
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Satellite-Dave Matthews Band

Great song.

Community Calendar

Community Calendar
Deadline for items for the Community Calendar is Wednesday at noon two weeks before desired publication date. Send information on fund-raisers, clubs, lectures, community events, reunions and support groups to Community Calendar, Pioneer Press, 3701 W. Lake Ave., Glenview IL 60026; fax (847) 486-7495; or e-mail to jmolitor@pioneerlocal.com. There is no charge for …
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How much work is done by the satellite during one orbit of the earth?

A 500 kg satellite is orbiting earth, radius of earth is 6.38 x 10^3 km, and acceleration of gratity as the orbital altitude of 160km is the same as earth basically 9.8.
How much work is done by the satellite during one orbit of the earth? Use Ek and Eg to find it. I just cant [...]

Lena (Germany) performs “Satellite” after winning the 2010 Eurovision Song Contest

Lena, representing Germany, won the 55th Eurovision Song Contest in Oslo with the song “Satellite”. Congratulations!

Verimatrix and Harmonic Highlight Secure Adaptive Bitrate Streaming for Multi-Screen Video Services

Verimatrix and Harmonic Highlight Secure Adaptive Bitrate Streaming for Multi-Screen Video Services
VCAS Integration With Harmonic’s MediaPrism Suite Creates Powerful Platform to Address New Revenue Opportunities in Digital TV
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NXP Unveils World’s First Satellite Silicon Tuner to Address Both Free-to-Air and Operator STB Applications

NXP Unveils World’s First Satellite Silicon Tuner to Address Both Free-to-Air and Operator STB Applications
Versatile TDA20142 Tuner Reduces System Costs and Delivers Exceptional Performance in Multiple Applications
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100+ Upcoming Social Media & Tech Events

100+ Upcoming Social Media & Tech Events
Every week, Mashable puts together a calendar of upcoming social media and web events, parties and conferences. Would you like to have your conference or event listed here? If so, please contact us at least one month before your event…
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Satellite Anthem Icarus – Boards of Canada

Video for the song from The Campfire Headphase.

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