GroundStation.InShadow(TimeSpan) Method

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Description

Returns true if the calling GroundStation is in shadow at the specified epoch. Only the GroundStation's CentralBody will be considered in shadow calculations.

 

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Method Signature

GroundStation.InShadow(

TimeSpan epoch)

 

 

Arguments

epoch


Description:

The epoch at which the calling GroundStation's shadow state will be evaluated.

 

 

 

Return Value

Type:

boolean

 

 

Returns a value of 1 when the GroundStation is in shadow and a 0 if it is not.

 

Syntax

myVariable1 = myGroundStation1.InShadow(myTimeSpan1);

 

 

See also

GroundStation Object

GroundStation.InShadow

Coverage and Contact Analysis Guide

GroundStations Guide