MicroGLOBE, Version 1.0
Environment
IBM Compatible, MS-DOS (386 or better strongly recommended)
Math coprocessor, 640 K of RAM recommended
MS-DOS 2.1 or later
EGA, Hercules graphics standards
Description
MicroGLOBE is an engineering tool for creating static or dynamic plots of the entire sky as seen by a spacecraft. It can be an invaluable tool in performing conceptual analysis for mission planning, system engineering, spacecraft design and sensor placement. Some typical applications include - attitude analysis for both spinning and 3-axis stabilized spacecraft, eclipse analysis, sensor placement and coverage, launch window constraints, conditions for viewing other spacecraft, satellite constellation analysis, Earth viewing conditions, and more. The global geometry techniques provide rigorous solutions for analyses of critical concept exploration studies and mission definition. In addition, global geometry analysis using MicroGLOBE can often be used in place of more expensive system simulations. Accurate representations of either the spacecraft sky or the Earth's surface provide for better physical understanding of spaceflight geometry.
Features
  • Distortion-free plots of the spacecraft sky, Earth's surface, or other globes
  • Animation and trace capabilities
  • Over 30 2-D and 3-D object types
  • Display fields of view of sensors and antennas, including STK-defined custom sensor patterns. Sensor may be fixed or target pointing.
  • Hierarchical reference frames simplify model building
  • All associated angles and areas automatically computed and displayed
  • Rapid globe rotation at 50 frames/min using arrow keys
  • Menu driven inputs, and color pen plots
  • exchanged at no cost to the customer
Customer may contact Microcosm support staff for assistance during the first 90 days after shipment for support in installation and initial operation. Consulting services are also available by separate order to assist in mission analysis and planning.
Software/Version Cat.No. Manufacturer Price
MicroGLOBE v1.0 6101 Microcosm, Inc. $1,995


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