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

  1. Open Google Play Store on your device.
  2. Search for "TAKSat Planner".
  3. Tap the install button next to the TAKSat Planner app.
  4. Wait for installation to complete.

How to use

  1. Launch ATAK and open the plugin menu.
  2. Select TAKSat Planner from available plugins.
  3. Choose a satellite or add one manually.
  4. Enter a ground location or select a point on the map.
  5. Use the tool preferences (Settings/Tool Preferences) for customization.

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