Question

What is the point on the surface of the earth that is directly below the satellite called?

(a) Satellite point

(b) Subsatellite point

(c) Supersatellite point

(d) Overhead point

The question was asked in a job interview.

The doubt is from Satellite Orbits topic in portion Satellite Communication of Avionics

Answer 1

Correct answer is (b) Subsatellite point

To elaborate: The satellite location is specified by a point on the surface of the earth directly below the satellite. This point is known as the subsatellite point (SSP). The subsatellite point is then located by using conventional latitude and longitude designations.