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Footprint
Definition - Dish Network Term Glossary
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When a satellite in orbit beams its signal back to earth, it can only reach a
portion of the earth's surface. This portion is called a footprint. Therefore,
to receive a satellite signal you must be inside the footprint. However,
companies like Direct TV have managed to cover massive portion of the globe by
launching six individual satellites. Because of the altitude of the satellite
and its geosynchronis orbit this is a lot of ground. |
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