Advanced program that deals with TLE analysis, satellite tracking and orbit predictions, and lets you export data to GMAT scripts, Celestia or Google Earth formats.
- TLE ANALYSER
- Version :2.12
- License :Freeware
- OS :Windows All
- Publisher :Olivier
TLE ANALYSER Description
TLE ANALYSER is a lightweight software application designed specifically for helping you analyze and decode the TLE (two-line element) of a satellite, extract primary Keplerian parameters, as well as make satellite position predictions.
Portable mode
The utility is wrapped in a portable package that can be deployed on the target system by skipping the installation process. Good news is that it doesn’t store configuration data in the Windows registry. Plus, you can copy it on any USB flash drive or other devices and carry it with you.
User interface
The layout may seem a bit overwhelming at a first glance but this is only because it comes with a multitude of features that are comprised in a single panel.
You can also check out the help manual for detailed information about the function of each dedicated parameter.
Importing options, search parameters and ground station management
When it comes to importing data, you can choose between several satellites included in the collection (the satellite data is automatically imported at the current UTC date or TLE epoch) and edit the Keplerian values in the second line. Plus, you can place several satellites on the 2D map and view their track on the map.
You can perform searches in order to quickly identify satellites by name, NORAD number or launch year, or type of orbit. Additionally, you can filter the results by choosing from 1 to 6 orbital parameters or find any object referenced in the NORAD catalog.
The application reveals details about each station, such as full and short name, station latitude, longitude and altitude, and lets you add, delete or alter the stations and check out a data grid with time passing above the selected stations (active times, active stations, AEL).
Work with a set of tracking tools and explore the maps
You can estimate the satellite position with the aid of various tracking tools, such as epoch parameters (Gregorian, modified Julian and TLE format date), simulation mode (manual or real-time process), and track options (generate from 1 to 15 period track, full track, day/night on standard map or Google Maps, or full grid of meridians on standard map).
A standard map is designed specifically for helping you view the satellite track at different periods, observe the positions of the satellite and sun, as well as check out the apoapsis and periapsis points. The 3D view mode is provided by Google Earth API.
Plots, reports and exporting capabilities
The tool lets you generate XY plots for orbit parameters, display a complete report of all orbit parameters, create a fleet file that includes the satellites with their collection and NORAD number, as well as export data to GMAT scripts, Celestia (it contains a folder with the saved info), and Google Earth (it generates a folder with KML and PNG files).
Configuration settings
It allows you to alter the tracking options by activating the real-time mode for automatically starting the simulation at TLE loading or manual mode (you may specify the speed). Additionally, you can change the satellite icon on standard 2D maps. What’s more, you can export data to GMAT.script by showing the track plot and opting for partial or full model display.
The web link section includes useful links to several websites, such as catalog of TLE used by TLE ANALYSER, real-time satellite tracking and NSSDC master catalog, and you may update the catalog and check out the definition of the acronyms used in TLE ANALYSER.
An overall reliable CAD program
All in all, TLE ANALYSER integrates a powerful pack of features for helping you experiment with TLE analysis, satellite tracking and orbit predictions, and is suitable especially for power users.