For those of you who remember this thread and the original KML/KMZ files I came out with, and for those who've never heard of our Google Earth Satellite tracking interface I'm re-introducing our files to the group.
I've created a new KML interface to display live satellite data (including live position reports refreshing every 60 seconds) which is a significant improvement from our previous interface which only provided a snapshot every hour. This also includes orbital paths, actual pictures of the satellite (if available) and any data I could find on it.
Our new KML files can be accessed a few different ways:
1. Point your web browser at:
http://www.openaprs.net/satellites.html and once loaded click [google earth: satellites] which will appear right below the right hand input box and Go botton.
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2. Point your web browser at:
http://www.openaprs.net/engine/satellites/You also have the option of finding a single satellite if you know the name:
http://www.openaprs.net/engine/satellites/<NAME>Example:
http://www.openaprs.net/engine/satellites/ISSIf you'd like dates and times displayed in your timezone you can use this format:
http://www.openaprs.net/engine/satellites/<TIMEZONE>/http://www.openaprs.net/engine/satellites/<TIMEZONE>/<NAME>Example:
http://www.openaprs.net/engine/satellites/America/Los_Angeles/Example:
http://www.openaprs.net/engine/satellites/America/Los_Angeles/ISSTimezones supported may be found at
http://www.openaprs.net/timezones.htmlThe orbits are calculated using current keplerian data sheets which are updated every day or so.
Greg
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