Track Library Resources
Explore the resources below to learn more about how the
Track Library can be used to simplify the job of developing high quality,
feature-rich satellite tracking software.
Source Code Example #1 - Satellite Pass Predictions
Pass predictions tell you when a satellite will be above a particular
location on the earth, and generating accurate predictions is expected of all
modern tracking software. However, writing your own pass prediction
engine can be a
big challenge. By using the Track Library, calculating pass prediction
data becomes a
trivial task.
View C# example code
View C++ example code
Source Code Example #2 -
Satellite Ground Track
Another common task of satellite tracking software is determining a
ground track. A ground track is the set of points on the surface of
the earth where a satellite will be directly over head as it progresses in
its orbit.
View C# example code
View C++ example
code
Source Code Example #3 - Satellite Acquisition
This example demonstrates how to determine the time periods when
satellites in an arbitrary constellation can be acquired from a ground
site. In the example, information about the GPS constellation
relative to London, UK is calculated.
View C# example code
View C++ example code
Online Documentation
Track Library documentation in the form of web pages generated from the
XML documentation comments in the Track Library C# source code is
available. The web pages describe all the major classes, methods,
and types the library provides:
Online Track Library Documentation
Compiled HTML Help File
orbitTools.Track.chm
(533 KB, Jul 26, 2020) - Like the Online Documentation, this help file
was created from the XML documentation comments in the Track Library C#
source code. It describes all the major classes, methods, and types
the library provides. Download this file and view it using the
standard Windows help file viewer.
Note: For security reasons, you cannot download a .chm file from the
web and then view the file locally without first "unblocking" it. To
unblock the downloaded file, right-click on the file in Windows File
Explorer and select Properties. Then click Unblock.
Don't see the "Unblock" interface? You may not have Admin rights on your
computer.
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