ATAK Plugin: TAKSat
TAKSat Planner calculates azimuth and elevation for communication with Geostationary satellites.
Plugin Other · TAK Product Center
What it does
- Calculates Azimuth and Elevation needed for satellite communication.
- Uses DTED to determine terrain masking and communication likelihood.
- Generates heatmaps around ground locations to show achievable areas.
- Pre-loaded with Immarsat BGAN satellites, allowing quick addition of others.
How to install
- Open Google Play Store on your device.
- Search for "TAKSat Planner".
- Tap the install button next to the TAKSat Planner app.
- Wait for installation to complete.
How to use
- Launch ATAK and open the plugin menu.
- Select TAKSat Planner from available plugins.
- Choose a satellite or add one manually.
- Enter a ground location or select a point on the map.
- Use the tool preferences (Settings/Tool Preferences) for customization.
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