Satellite Maneuver Evaluation Tool
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Authors
Noriega, Carlos Ismael
Subjects
Orbital mechanics
Simulation
Graphics workstation
Simulation
Graphics workstation
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Loomis, Hershel H jr.
Zyda, Michael J.
Date of Issue
1990-09
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Monterey, CA; Naval Postgraduate School
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Abstract
When first introduced to orbital mechanics, students often experience difficulty in visualizing a satellite's actual path through space. The Satellite Maneuver Evaluation Tool (SMET) seeks to alleviate that problem. SMET is a three-dimensional color graphics simulation of satellites in flight. It allows a student to interactively modify a satellite's orbital parameters and see the effects as the satellites' positions are updated continuously with respect to time. The user can change parameters by defining a maneuver or by directly entering a change through keyboard or dial inputs. SMET offers the user the capability to demonstrate difficult concepts, as well as a method to simulate actual satellite maneuvers. Instructors can videotape SMET sessions for classroom demonstrations. Instantaneous images can also be saved for redisplay or for printout. This thesis provides a background on the mathematical formulas modeled by SMET. It also includes a detailed user's guide for SMET.
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138 p.
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Approved for public release; distribution is unlimited.
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This publication is a work of the U.S. Government as defined in Title 17, United States Code, Section 101. Copyright protection is not available for this work in the United States.