THE SATRAK SIMULATOR

Abstract

The SATRAK Simulator (SAtellite TRajectory and Attitude Kinematic Simulator) is an instrument which can quickly measure simulated satellite aspect as a function of sensor location, satel lite trajectory, satellite attitude, and time. The instrument can simulate circular orbits of altitudes from 80 to 440 nautical mile range and for any inclination angle. Design accuracy for deriving aspect angles is within two degrees. This report defines the SATRAK; describes com ponents of the instrument; provides typical examples of its function; defines the accuracy as well as the limitations of the instrument; and discusses the type of problems which it can solve. The instrument's parts are described in detail sufficient to permit model construction.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Mar 30, 1963
Accession Number
AD0402684

Entities

Organizations

  • The Aerospace Corporation

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Space

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Altitude
  • Artificial Satellites
  • Atmospheric Refraction
  • Ball Bearings
  • Circular Orbits
  • Construction
  • Elevation
  • Elliptical Orbits
  • Geometry
  • Observation
  • Orbits
  • Refraction
  • Simulators
  • Space Systems
  • Temperature Gradients
  • Trajectories

Readers

  • Business Analytics
  • Computational Modeling and Simulation
  • Space Exploration and Orbital Mechanics.

Technology Areas

  • Space
  • Space - Orbital Debris
  • Space - Spacecraft Maneuvers