NASA NTRS · 19870008379
Satellite orbit predictor
Abstract
An analog aid to determine satellite coverage of Emergency Locator Transmitters Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon (ELT/EPIRB) distress incidence is discussed. The satellite orbit predictor is a graphical aid for determining the relationship between the satellite orbit, antenna coverage of the spacecraft and coverage of the Local User Terminal. The predictor allows the user to quickly visualize if a selected position will probably be detected and is composed of a base map and a satellite track overlay for each satellite.A table of equator crossings for each satellite is included.
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Friedman, Morton l., Garrett, James, Major. Satellite orbit predictor. https://ntrs.nasa.gov/citations/19870008379
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