Simulated Launches - directional, a local view
Stephen Thompson (SThompson@esiusa.com)
Thu, 28 Mar 96 10:03:00 PST
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.
It would be interesting to know more about how his model works. Maybe fancy
polynomial substitution for the physics?
Stephen
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
On Wed, 27 Mar 1996, Stephen Thompson wrote:
> 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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