ASTRO-Max

Astrodynamics Simulation for Teaching and Research of Orbits (ASTRO-Max)

by: Maarten (Max) Meerman

 

No warranty for accuracy or otherwise. No liability accepted. Use at your own risk. Not for mission operation. Supplied as-is.

 
ASTRO-Max is a stand-alone tool for teaching of orbits and satellite modeling
  • Specify and show satellite orbits and ground tracks, from a single satellite to constellations of hundreds of spacecraft
  • Use different types of parameters for the orbit
  • Model and visualize payload activity, ground station access and Earth coverage
  • Develop power and data budgets, etc.
Globe display for orbit visualization
The one worksheet contains all information
  • No hidden menus and settings
  • Scroll to show charts and tables for the mission
Save scenarios inside the spreadsheet
  • Save the spreadsheet (e.g. under a new name) to keep the saved scenarios for future use
It runs on Office 365: save the spreadsheet in a convenient folder on your computer, and open using Excel
  • Do not run directly from the email
Map display for Earth coverage