Astrogator FAQs

How do you find the altitude of the intersection of two sensor patterns?

• May 24, 2016
• FAQ

Use Analysis Workbench to create custom vector geometry and report the results.

Setting Up a Grid Constraint Object on Terrain for Use With Coverage

• Oct 23, 2015
• FAQ

This article provides instructions for creating a Facility or Place object that you can use as a grid constraint object in a Coverage Definition....

Where Can I Get Weather Data for STK?

• Aug 11, 2016
• FAQ

What is TE_AppFiles?

• Aug 21, 2023
• FAQ

This articles describes the new TE_AppFiles file structure that was added in TETK 12.7.

What are Good Resources to Learn Generic RF Satellite Communications Fundamentals?

• May 28, 2015
• FAQ

This is a list of a few good satellite communications resources.

R6025 - pure virtual function call

• Dec 29, 2015
• FAQ

Users may encounter this error due to use of a low-end/under-powered or integrated graphics card

Making and Using Custom Markers in the STK Application

• Dec 15, 2016
• FAQ

Add the attached markers to your install of the STK application or make your own markers.

Students/Edu becoming STK Certified

• Feb 24, 2026
• How To

The STK Certifications are being moved to Ansys Innovation Space (AIS). The AIS is not exclusive to academic users, which is why certifications...

Why is My EOIR Synthetic Scene Rotated Incorrectly?

• Feb 8, 2017
• FAQ

Learn how to set up field-of-view pointing on the EOIR sensor.

Advanced CAT for Air Traffic Management

• Aug 23, 2017
• FAQ

The STK AdvCAT, or Advanced Conjunction Analysis Tool, has traditionally been used for space-based conjunction assessment, but you can adapt it for...

STK Certification Process

• Oct 10, 2017
• FAQ

STK Certification Process

How Do I Calculate the Distance Between Two Points?

• Sep 9, 2015
• FAQ

You can obtain the distance from one point to another using STK.

Radar Cross-section Angles: Computing and Visualizing Rho and Theta in STK

• Apr 19, 2019
• FAQ

This article describes how to compute and visualize radar cross-section rho and theta angle in STK.

Why Doesn't My Satellite Show Up?

• May 22, 2015
• FAQ

Here are some troubleshooting items to resolve the problem.

How to Attach a Compass to an Object in STK

• Mar 29, 2016
• FAQ

This article explains how to add a compass to a vehicle, which provides real-time reporting of that vehicle's direction.

Installing STK to a Drive Other Than C:\

• Aug 7, 2015
• FAQ

How Do I Adjust the Playback Speed of My Animations?

• May 28, 2015
• FAQ

You need to adjust the animation time step when you create a movie.

Changing the Reference System for Displaying Orbits

• Dec 22, 2015
• FAQ

How can I get the latest ARINC424 information for Aviator?

• Sep 10, 2021
• FAQ

Download the Coded Instrument Flight Procedures dataset from the FAA. This contains the latest ARINC data, and you can load it into STK as a master...

File extensions used by STK

• Aug 28, 2018
• FAQ

Attached is a list of all the file extensions STK uses.