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Światowid (satellite)

Światowid (satellite) is a science topic covered in the lgStudy science library. This page brings together a partial reference excerpt, illustrations, worked examples, real-world applications and a short study plan, so you can understand Światowid (satellite) rather than just read about it. In short: Światowid was a 2U Polish cubesat developed by the firm SatRevolution that was Poland's first fully commercial satellite. Development Światowid's primary payload was an experimental earth observation system designed to monitor water quality, smog and forest fires. Światowid would be entirely constructed in Wrocław with its chassis 3d printed out of an aluminium alloy.

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Reference excerpt

Światowid was a 2U Polish cubesat developed by the firm SatRevolution that was Poland's first fully commercial satellite.

Development Światowid's primary payload was an experimental earth observation system designed to monitor water quality, smog and forest fires. Światowid would be entirely constructed in Wrocław with its chassis 3d printed out of an aluminium alloy. One of the developers, Grzegorz Zwoliński, said that the name of the satellite was inspired by writings of Andrzej Sapkowski based on Central European mythology, and the name "Światowid" (świat ('world') + widzieć ('see')) fits the purpose of the satellite: to watch. The satellite was announced on September 15, 2016 while SatRevolution itself was founded on 27 June 2016. In their announcement SatRevolution stated that it's development was designed to draw attention to Poland's growing satellite manufacturing sector. Światowid initially sought to launch on Falcon 9 rideshare mission in 2017 before pursuing a launch by a Neptune N3 fitted with a Poly Picosatellite Orbital Deployer in 2018. By October 2018 it's launch ultimately shifted to a Cygnus with deployment from the International Space Station.

Launch Światowid would be launched on the Cygnus NG-11 on 17 April 2019, 20:46:07 UTC alongside another Polish cubesat, Kraksat, from Jagiellonian University. The Satellite had an expected mission life of 12 to 15 months. Światowid would be deployed from the ISS from the NanoRacks dispenser mounted on the Kibō module on July 3rd at approximately 11:50–11:55 UTC. Światowid would burn up in earth's atmosphere on approximately March 14, 2021 after spending 20 months and 11 days in space.

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Worked examples

Example 1 — a first encounter with Światowid (satellite)

Start with the simplest possible case. Write down what Światowid (satellite) claims or describes in one sentence, then invent the smallest concrete situation in which that sentence is true. In science, the smallest case is usually a single object, a single equation or a single measurement. Check that every symbol or term in your sentence has a meaning in that case.

Example 2 — changing one variable

Take the situation from Example 1 and change exactly one quantity: double it, halve it, or set it to zero. Predict what should happen to Światowid (satellite) before you calculate. Comparing your prediction with the result is the fastest way to find out whether you understand the idea or only the words.

Example 3 — an exam-style question

Typical questions about Światowid (satellite) ask you to (a) state it precisely, (b) apply it to given data, and (c) explain a limitation. Practise writing all three answers in under five minutes; the third part is what separates a full-mark answer from an average one.

Applications of Światowid (satellite)

In research: Światowid (satellite) appears in science research whenever the underlying quantities have to be modelled precisely. Papers usually cite it as a starting assumption and then explore where it breaks down.
In technology and industry: Engineering practice reuses Światowid (satellite) in design rules, simulations and safety margins. Knowing the idea lets you read a specification sheet and understand why the numbers look the way they do.
In the classroom: Światowid (satellite) is common in secondary-school and first-year university syllabi. It links to neighbouring topics 2019 in Poland, Polish inventions, Satellites of Poland, so understanding it makes those chapters shorter.
In everyday life: Look for Światowid (satellite) outside the textbook — in sport, cooking, traffic, electronics or the sky above you. An example you found yourself is remembered far longer than one you were given.

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Frequently asked questions

What is Światowid (satellite) in simple terms?

Światowid was a 2U Polish cubesat developed by the firm SatRevolution that was Poland's first fully commercial satellite. Development Światowid's primary payload was an experimental earth observation system designed to monitor water quality, smog and forest fires. Światowid would be entirely constr…

Why does Światowid (satellite) matter?

Because it connects several science ideas at once: it gives you a definition you can apply, a quantity you can calculate, and a way to check whether a result is plausible.

How should I study Światowid (satellite)?

Read the excerpt, restate it from memory, then work through the examples and applications listed on this page. The five-step study plan above takes about twenty minutes.

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It gives you a compact reference excerpt plus original lgStudy explanations, examples, applications and study material on Światowid (satellite).