1. Introduction to STK

2. Outline What is STK ? Key features of STK Different modules of STK
Applications of STK

3. What is STK ? Satellite Tool Kit. COTS Analysis & Visualization tool.
Collection of Orbit Propagators, attitude profiles, coordinate types, etc.
Calculates and displays multiple 2-D and 3-D maps, view to visualize various time dependent parameters for spacecraft.

4. STK as Visualization Tool
Molniya and LEO orbit as seen in 2-D Map View

5. STK as Visualization Tool GEO & MEO orbit as seen in 2-D Map View

6. STK as Visualization Tool
Mars Orbit Insertion for a spacecraft as seen in 3-D VO View

7. Key Features of STK Analytic Capability Orbit & Trajectory generation
Satellite Database
Visibility Analysis
Sensor Analysis
Attitude Analysis
Comprehensive data reporting

8. Different Modules of STK
Astrogator
Attitude
Chains
RADAR
Scheduler
Space Environment
Coverage
and many more…

9. Astrogator Interactive Orbit Maneuver & Mission Planning Tool
Fuel Usage Calculations
Multiple constrained stopping conditions
Deep space modeling
User defined Central bodies and force models

10. Astrogator Key Features Mission Control Sequence Targeter
Formation Flying analysis
Multiple views of space missions
Component Technology

11. Astrogator
Mission Control Sequence

12. Example: Maneuver Transfer
Orbit Transfer
Launch
Propagate Segments
Type in Delta-Vs
Apply stopping conditions
Repeat Count for stopping conditions
Let the Targeter search for answer

13. Example: Formation Flying
Model & Control Multiple Satellites
Reference Satellite:
Real
Virtual
Target on values relative to reference satellite(s)

14. Example: Constellation
Multiple Satellites spread around a planet
Control to Reference Satellite:
In-plane reference
Other-orbit-plane reference
Phased ascent from single launch vehicle

15. Example: Autoburn Capability to model repetitive sequences
“Event loop” Philosophy
Auto-burn capability with multiple stopping conditions
Repeat count for stopping conditions

16. Example: Libration Point Mission

17. Questions ??

18. Thank you !