RE: [amsat-bb] Re: Calculating Ascending Node?

[Robert McGwier <rwmcgwier@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

The latest version does this but only for "circular"
orbits.  I made a decision as to which was more
important,  subsat at Apogee or ascending node
for each satellite class, highly elliptical or
near circular LEO.  I believe I could reconstruct
that calculation if it is required.

Bob
N4HY


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Sent: Saturday, March 30, 2002 1:45 PM
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Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: Calculating Ascending Node?




 > I know someone on the list asked how to do this for using OSCARLOCATOR
 > charts. Did anyone come up with an answer? I've been trying to figure how
to
 > do the calculation myself, but no joy.

A great old DOS program called QuikTrak by Bob Mc Gwier  did this. I don't
know if the latest version still has that feaure, or if it works for AO-40,
or only for circular orbits, but it is worth a try. Check the AMSAT web
site for details.

ron w8gus.


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