Files - AMSAT Format
A human-readable format for
Keplerian Elements.
Each element has a text label for ease in interpreting the value. Comments
are often included as well. WinOrbit can read this type of file for the
Satellite Database.
AMSAT Format files have names ending in .KEP . They are text files in
standard bulletin format. Can often be created by simply saving a packet or HF
RTTY/AMTOR bulletin directly to disk - most of the extra lines will be ignored
by the program. The file may contain multiple satellite data sets. If you
create this file by hand from a voice or cw bulletin, or from a magazine, be
sure to copy the EXACT format and spelling of the satellite element names.
Some sample files may be included in the distribution package such as:
SUN.KEP - pseudo-keplerian elements for the
Sun
SHUTTLE.KEP - elements for a recent
space shuttle
flight.
ORBS-nnn.KEP - recent packet radio bulletin file with Amateur Radio satellites.
PHASE3.KEP -
Phase III
data set used with the original article by Tom Clark in Orbits magazine,
for testing the Basic algorithm.
See also
NASA Format
File Overview
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