[Kstars-devel] Re: [PATCH] Complete rewrite of satellites tracking system

[Akarsh Simha]

On Wed, Apr 06, 2011 at 12:40:03AM +0200, J?r?me Sonrier wrote:
> Hello,
>  
> Here is a patch which entirely rewrites satellite tracking system. 
> Satellite position prediction is now based on the "Revisiting Spacetrack 
> Report #3" paper (http://celestrak.com/publications/AIAA/2006-6753/) and 
> don't use satlib anymore.
>  
> I have also add a new tab in options panel where you can update data and 
> select satellites which should appear on the map.
>  
> Please, tell me what do you think about, and If no one is against, I 
> will push this patch next week and remove the old system which is 
> currently commented.
>  
> Note : You need to copy attached icons in "kstars/icons" directory to 
> test the patch.

Wow! Given that the old system was not working too well (I remember a
time when ISS / HST would transit the sky every two minutes), it's
great to know that you've come up with a replacement.

As long as it gives accurate results, as checked against say,
www.heavens-above.com I have nothing against your changes.

I'll try and test the patch some time during the weekend, but I can't
promise. In any case, I would trust your code. I'd give a +1 vote for
this.

Regards
Akarsh