Description
Returns the angle between the GroundStation-to-vehicle vector and the GroundStation's local horizon plane, which is tangent to the central body's reference spheroid. The Earth uses the World Geodetic System (WGS) 1984 reference spheroid.
Timing Precision Mode
This page describes functionality in millisecond timing precision mode. Millisecond timing precision mode is deprecated and will be removed in a future release. We recommend that you migrate your Mission Plans to nanosecond timing precision mode.
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Method Signature
GroundStation.Elevation( |
Vehicle vehicle) |
Arguments
vehicle |
|
Description: |
The target Vehicle to be used in the elevation calculation. |
Allowed Types: |
Vehicle, GroundVehicle, Spacecraft |
Return Value
Type: |
number |
Units: |
deg |
Returns the elevation angle of the argument as seen from the reference object.
Syntax
myVariable1 = myGroundStation1.Elevation(myVehicle1); |
See also
Coverage and Contact Analysis Guide