Ball's StarLite software package provides the capability for sophisticated tracking and visualization of orbital trajectories as well as mission planning on SGI platforms. Six orbital propagators are provided including NORAD's SGP, SGP4 and SGP8. Orbital parameters can be entered via classical elements, position/velocity state vectors and NORAD 2-card elements. Three views are provided: flat earth, view from space and view grow ground site. Additional options include over-head pass prediction and ground site selection. An excellent tool for understanding how different orbital parameters affect an orbit.
Vincent F. Peters
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