Spacecraft.Azimuth(GroundStation) Method

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Description

Returns the angle measured from the positive x-axis to the projected location of the target on the x-y plane measured in the Spacecraft body frame.

 

Timing Precision Mode

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Method Signature

Spacecraft.Azimuth(

GroundStation groundStation)

 

 

Arguments

groundStation


Description:

The target GroundStation to be used in the azimuth calculation.

 

 

 

Return Value

Type:

number

Units:

deg

 

 

Returns the azimuth angle of the argument as seen from the reference object.

 

Syntax

myVariable1 = mySpacecraft1.Azimuth(myGroundStation1);

 

 

See also

Spacecraft Object

Spacecraft.Azimuth

Spacecraft Propagation Guide

Coverage and Contact Analysis Guide