AGI: Astrogator FAQs

Constraining Access Based on Visibility

Nov 14, 2023
FAQ

This article is designed to describe the different ways that visibility can be constrained in Systems Tool Kit (STK). There are many ways to...

Can I Use STK and ODTK on Linux?

Dec 22, 2017
FAQ

This article discusses Linux compatibility for STK and ODTK.

What is the Fixed Reference Frame of the Moon?

Aug 4, 2016
FAQ

This article names the default and describes how to verify and change it.

How Can I Compute Channel Capacity for My Communications Link?

Dec 23, 2015
FAQ

This example shows you how to compute the channel capacity for a communications link and apply it to a coverage analysis.

How are STK® Application and ODTK™ Application Earth Data Files Updated?

May 28, 2015
FAQ

STK digital mission engineering software and ODTK orbital measurement processing software read files containing time-dependent data. These data...

Integrating the STK® application with the Ansys Discovery™ application for Use in the Solar Panel Tool

Aug 13, 2024
How To

This article shows you how to use the Ansys Discovery application to define solar panel groups and efficiencies to employ in the STK application's...

License Transfer

Mar 13, 2018
FAQ

In order to transfer your purchased licenses, you must complete a DocuSign form.

Maxim-1-Wire-I-Button Dongle Specifications

Nov 5, 2015
FAQ

The attached documents list the features and specs for the Maxim-1-Wire I-Button dongles. Use these to ensure that they do not have writable memory.

How Do I Model a Turnstile, Yagi-Uda, or Other Custom Antenna in MATLAB and Export Them for Use in STK?

Jul 18, 2016
FAQ

This article and accompanying document provide guidance on modeling and exporting custom antenna radiation patterns in MATLAB for use in STK.

How can I Quickly Set the Number of Significant Figures in a Report for Multiple Data Providers?

Oct 12, 2015
FAQ

This article explains how to quickly set the number of significant figures for two or more data providers in a report.

Export AzEl Mask Data from STK into KML

Aug 17, 2016
FAQ

This article provides the procedure to accomplish this.

Export an Attitude File with Yaw, Pitch, and Roll

Jun 22, 2016
FAQ

This article is a guide to exporting attitude files with yaw, pitch, and roll.

EOIR Slow and Steady Simulation

Dec 15, 2017
FAQ

With all these high-performance abilities, there are a few gotchas you have to consider. This article walks you through building an STK scenario...

Converting Models to glTF for STK

Dec 14, 2018
FAQ

STK version 11.5 and later offers the ability to import high-quality glTF models for visualization. This article documents the setup required to...

How to Use the Swath Tool

Dec 3, 2015
FAQ

Here are simple instructions on how to use the Swath Tool.

How do I Make Color Articulations for a Model?

May 21, 2015
FAQ

This article explains how to add a color articulation to an MDL 3D model file.

How is a Satellite from the Satellite Database Determined to be Active or Inactive?

May 27, 2015
FAQ

The Active designation in the STK satellite databases is determined from a variety of sources.

Why do I Get an 'Error 266' Message When Trying to Install STK?

Dec 17, 2015
FAQ

Here are the steps for solving the error 266 message when trying to install STK.

How to Depict Body Masking Using a Volumetric Object

Oct 22, 2015
FAQ

This tutorial describes the steps for creating a spherical grid around an object of interest and displaying the body mask volumetric graphics...

Shifting Focus to a Second Object Within a Single Camera Path

Mar 20, 2018
FAQ

Here's an example scenario and explanation of how to shift a camera path to another object within a single camera path.