SDK for pointing antenna to an equatorial MEO satellite

  • Approved by satellite service provider
  • Used for antenna control unit (ACU) software development
  • Reads network parameters (Two-line element–TLE data, Satellite schedule and Channels information) contained in System Data Broadcast (SDB) files received via FTP/ RSYNC protocols
  • Estimates satellite co-ordinates, expected path delay and receive Doppler
  • Supports spherical and oblate earth models
  • Allows for corrections due to atmospheric refraction and earth station altitude
  • TLE extracted parameters are verified with other tools (e.g., Gpredict)
  • Compatibility with Linux OS enables quick integration
  • Source code available with MIT license
  • An auxiliary software module that simulates ACU to Modem communications is also available
  • Can be adapted for other (e.g., LEO) constellations