Key Features • How To Use • Used Technologies • Open Source
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Adding satellites
You can add satellites in the select satellites menu. Just enter the unique NORAD number and click on add. The satellites TLE data should be automatically updated whenever the software starts from now on.
Tracking satellites
You can select which satellites the program tracks by selecting them in the select satellites menu. Just select a satellite and move it into another group with the arrow keys.
Calculate a list of passes
The Predict Passes menu allows you to calculate a list of passes for the current seleciton of satellites. You can set your current location at the bottom of the menu. It should be added to the map as a red cross. You can also set the timeframe as well as the minimum elevation at the top of the menu. You can also select a displayed pass and the program will automatically simulate the satellite positions at this time.
Simulate different times
The Time Travel menu allows you to time travel. You can switch between realtime and simulated time. When enetering simulated time mode you can edit the time at the top or subtract a set amount of seconds/minutes/hours/days
This software was built using
This software is open source. You are encouraged to contribute! Feel free to open an issue if you have any problem or an idea.
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