propagator

propagator … end_propagator

propagator <propagator-type>
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end_propagator

An orbital propagator determines the future kinematic state (position and velocity) of a space platform based on a given initial state. Propagators are utilized in AFSIM to model the orbital motion of satellites with space movers (e.g., see WSF_SPACE_MOVER), as well as to track estimated satellite locations (e.g., see orbit determination fusion).

Propagator Types

See Predefined Propagator Types for a list of available propagator types.