Visim

S. Mara. (1993), JBIS, 46, pp.203-208

Refcode: 1993.46.203

Abstract:

VISIM is a software package running on a workstation to display, in 3-D colour graphics, the rotation and movement of a spacecraft. It has several types or display including views from the spacecraft’s sensors which can show either which stars (including the Sun) or which region of the Earth, the spacecraft is pointing at. The unique feature or VISJM is the way it can be easily configured to cope with different types of spacecraft e.g. astronomical, telecommunications, Earth Observing and even NASA ‘s Space Shuttle. The graphical displays respond to incoming data (telemetry) either from a spacecraft simulator or the satellite itself via a control centre. VISIM can therefore be used in both a training and an operational role.