Getting Started

Getting the Package and the Code

The SatMAD package is on PyPI and you can install it simply by running:

pip install satmad

You can also install it via conda-forge:

conda install -c conda-forge satmad

Do not install satmad using sudo.

You can find the source code on GitHub: https://github.com/egemenimre/satmad

Dependencies

  • NumPy and SciPy are used for the underlying mathematical algorithms

  • Matplotlib is used for plots

  • Astropy handles all time and reference frame computations

  • PyERFA handles lower level coordinate and time transformations

  • Portion handles the time interval mechanics

  • Sgp4 provides the TLE manipulation and SGP4 propagation engine

  • Jplephem for JPL Ephemeris calculations