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revisit time

noun

1. The elapsed time between consecutive observations of the same point on Earth's surface by a satellite or constellation. For a single satellite, revisit time is determined by orbital altitude, inclination, and sensor swath width.
2. Constellations reduce revisit time by distributing satellites across multiple orbital planes. Planet's Dove constellation achieves daily global revisit; Capella Space's SAR constellation targets sub-hourly revisit for specific areas of interest.

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