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Using GIS Data Shapefiles as 3D Window Map Details

• Jan 21, 2022
• How To

This article highlights a hidden feature that enables you to use shapefiles as map details (coastlines, country borders, etc.) as items that you...

How To Add Tracking Facilities To SEG Without Using ODTK

• Dec 17, 2020
• How To

How to compute Earthshine intensity

• Apr 12, 2021
• How To

This article describes a method to compute Earthshine (sunlight reflected off Earth) intensity on a lunar satellite.

What is the Difference Between Mean and Osculating Elements?

• Jul 14, 2016
• FAQ

Here is an explanation of the difference between Mean and Osculating elements.

How do I use my own 3D model in STK?

• Mar 18, 2015
• FAQ

Where Can I Find Archived or Historical TLE Data?

• Jun 25, 2018
• How To

Set the dates and STK does it for you, or download the files from agi.com. This article describes three methods for obtaining and using TLEs in...

Test and Evaluation Tool Kit (TETK)

Improve the efficiency and effectiveness of test and evaluation activities.

Radar

Model and analyze radar systems.

Terrain, Imagery, and Maps (TIM)

Terrain data, Earth imagery, and maps for offline access.

How Do I Export an STK Ephemeris (.e) in a Custom Coordinate Frame?

• May 11, 2021
• FAQ

It is useful to be able to produce an STK-style ephemeris (.e) in a custom Analysis Workbench coordinate frame. The attached UI plugin enables you...

How Do I Create Pointing (Targeted / Scanning / Sweeping / Creeping-line) Sensors in STK?

• Sep 29, 2016
• FAQ

This article shows various methods to create "moving" sensors in STK.

Export Model Pointing Orientation Values

• Sep 2, 2015
• FAQ

This article describes how to report the orientation values of pointing 3D-model elements, such as solar panels on a satellite, in any reference...

Why do I Get a "Class is Not Registered" and/or "Personality Plugin 'STK' Load Failure" Error when Starting STK?

• May 27, 2015
• FAQ

This could result from several different issues. Please refer to the solutions below.

How Does STK Compute Bit Error Rate (BER)?

• May 21, 2015
• FAQ

STK determines the bit error rate either from a lookup table or from a formula based on Eb/No.

How Can I Use MATLAB to Automate a Position, Navigation, and Timing (PNT) Scenario?

• May 22, 2017
• FAQ

This article provides a sample script to demonstrate connecting MATLAB and STK for a PNT scenario.

What is the Reference Frame for AER Reports?

• May 22, 2015
• FAQ

How to Create a TLE File

• Dec 15, 2017
• FAQ

STK has many propagators that generate very accurate and complex orbits. Sometimes you need to represent these extremely dynamic orbits as a single...

Error Starting License Server

• May 10, 2016
• FAQ

This article explains how to prevent this error: "VD is starting, please check vendor daemon's status in debug log". The article applies to those...

Using EOIR Data Providers With STK Analyzer

• May 20, 2022
• FAQ

This article explains how to get EOIR-specific input data into trade study reports for EOIR. You will need to supply the appropriate EOIR predata...

Aviator "Under the Hood"

• Aug 10, 2018
• FAQ

Here are some expert insights into STK's Aviator capability from the AGI developers.