Magazine Article

Scripting Module for the Satellite Orbit Analysis Program (SOAP)

TBMG-3282

10/01/2008

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This add-on module to the SOAP software can perform changes to simulation objects based on the occurrence of specific conditions. This allows the software to encompass simulation response of scheduled or physical events. Users can manipulate objects in the simulation environment under programmatic control. Inputs to the scripting module are Actions, Conditions, and the Script. Actions are arbitrary modifications to constructs such as Platform Objects (i.e. satellites), Sensor Objects (representing instruments or communication links), or Analysis Objects (user-defined logical or numeric variables). Examples of actions include changes to a satellite orbit (v), changing a sensor-pointing direction, and the manipulation of a numerical expression. Conditions represent the circumstances under which Actions are performed and can be couched in If-Then-Else logic, like performing v at specific times or adding to the spacecraft power only when it is being illuminated by the Sun.

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"Scripting Module for the Satellite Orbit Analysis Program (SOAP)," Mobility Engineering, October 1, 2008.
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Oct 1, 2008
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TBMG-3282
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English