Astrogator FAQs
How Do I Define/Configure a Phased Array Radar?
- May 21, 2015
- FAQ
This article provides two options to do this in STK.
Read MoreHow to use Launch Window tool (CAT) for Missiles?
- Sep 27, 2016
- FAQ
STK includes a powerful calculation for computing conjunctions with Space objects from known (or unknown) missile trajectories
Read MoreWhy can't STK client find a network license from the license server?
- May 27, 2015
- FAQ
Use this step by step trouble shooting guide to determine why you get the "no license found" message when using a network client license file with STK
Read MoreColor value property from Matlab COM Interface
- Sep 30, 2015
- FAQ
This article explains what the value returned from a color property through the Matlab COM interface represents. Includes helper function to find...
Read MoreWhere can a custom Central Body file be saved?
- Nov 2, 2016
- FAQ
STK will look for a central body file in specific file locations and in a specific order.
Read MoreWhy Do Area Target "Fill Graphics" Appear Outside of the AreaTarget Boundary?
- May 27, 2015
- FAQ
The automatically computed centroid is therefore outside of the Area Target boundary, so you must move it inside the boundary.
Read MoreAccesses with Constellations and Chains
- Aug 14, 2025
- FAQ
This article describes the basics of setting up a constellation and chain to compute access from one object to a group of several other objects. It...
Read MoreGetting Started with AGICSS
- Mar 19, 2026
- How To
A set of help documents for getting started with AGICSS as a customer.
Read MoreHow to Convert Cloud Maps from CSV to CLD Format for Visualization
- Oct 15, 2025
- How To
This article describes the procedure for converting cloud maps from CSV format, used by EOIR, to CLD format, used by Globe Manager and 3D Graphics...
Read MoreWhat happens to atmospheric absorption computations for communications links between platform(s) above 30 km with regards to TIREM?
- May 28, 2015
- FAQ
STK only applies the TIREM model for those parts of the links that fall within 30 km from the surface of the earth.
Read MoreOutput NUE Coordinate Data in Reference to Aircraft Starting Point
- Oct 22, 2015
- FAQ
This article provides instructions on how to create a NUE (North-Up-East) coordinate frame attached to an aircraft body and output position,...
Read MoreHow to Fix STK 12.7 Hanging when Opening a File Selector in Windows 11
- Jul 26, 2023
- FAQ
This article addresses an issue identified with running STK 12.7 on Windows 11 machines.
Read MoreError "Component FM20.dll or one of its dependencies missing or invalid"
- Apr 12, 2016
- FAQ
This article explains what to do if you are getting the error "Component FM20.dll or one of its dependencies missing or invalid" when trying to run...
Read MoreHow to Add External Data to a 3D Graphics Window
- Feb 1, 2016
- FAQ
This article explains how to visualize time-ordered data from non-STK sources in the 3D Graphics window.
Read MoreWhy Do I Get an 'Error 1327' Message When Trying to Install STK?
- Dec 8, 2015
- FAQ
Here is a summary of steps to solve an error 1327 message when installing STK.
Read MoreSTK Install Error on Mac OS
- Nov 14, 2018
- FAQ
This article explains what to do when you get an error while installing STK on MacOS using Parallels.
Read MoreHow Do I Improve the Visualization of GEO Satellite Orbits?
- Apr 13, 2016
- FAQ
There are several ways to improve the visualization of a GEO satellite compared to default visualization settings.
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