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ArtificialSatellite
An
ArtificialSatellite
is a
Device
that orbits the earth in space and performs various functions such as aiding in communication, photographing the earth's surface, and others.
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EngineeringComponent
A fundamental concept that applies in many engineering domains. An
EngineeringComponent
is an element of a
Device
that is a physically whole object, such as one might see listed as standard parts in a catalog. The main difference betweeen
EngineeringComponent
s and arbitrary globs of matter is that
EngineeringComponent
s are object-like in a modeling sense. Thus, an
EngineeringComponent
is not an arbtrary subregion, but a part of a system with a stable identity.
Satellite
Satellite
is the collection of bodies that revolve around some astronomical body, e.g., planets around a star. This class includes both artificial and
NaturalSatellite
s.
Children
CommunicationSatellite
A
CommunicationSatellite
is an
ArtificialSatellite
that serves as one
engineeringSubcomponent
of a
CommunicationSystem
.
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