Re: Simulated Launches - directional, a local view
Josh R. Williams (jrwsat@gatecoms.gatecom.com)
Thu, 28 Mar 1996 15:00:54 -0500 (EST)
Stephen,
I have used this program and have simulated a few launches, I too have
wondered how this particular part of the program works (Documentation is
a little vague in this area), therefore I have forwarded a copy of the message
to Dave Ransom and maybe we will get some answers..
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On Thu, 28 Mar 1996, Stephen Thompson wrote:
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> No, I cannot explain how to use TLE's to determine rocket position during
> launch phase. What I can do is run STS-PLUS Version 9517 which has a
> Shuttle launch simulator (see STSPLUS Doc p 59). Dave Ransom makes it very
> clear that this model is only good for the Shuttle launched from the Cape
> and that the prelaunch TLE's and launch time must match.
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> It would be interesting to know more about how his model works. Maybe fancy
> polynomial substitution for the physics?
>
> Stephen
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> SThompson@esiusa.com
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> From: seesat-l-request
> To: seesat-L
> Subject: Re: Launches - directional, a local view
> Date: Thursday, March 28, 1996 1:19AM
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> On Wed, 27 Mar 1996, Stephen Thompson wrote:
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> > When STS-76 left for Mir the other morning, the 'launch simulation" in
> > STS-PLUS was spot-on for rise and set times as well as altitude, I
> recommend
> > that anyone interested in seeing launches from a great distance use
> STS-PLUS
> > to see if a particular launch will be visible from their location.
>
> Can you explain how to use TLEs to determine rocket position during
> launch phase?
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