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