Orbital Telemetry Engine // SGP4 Propagation
Sentinel Pass Predictor
Select a ground location on the map and choose a Sentinel constellation satellite to calculate its next closest orbital approach and the required heliostatic reflection geometry.
Target Satellite
Copernicus Constellation
Pass Filter Criteria
Next 10 Days
Target Time Offset (Peak + Δt)
+1 second
Ground Station Location
40.2514°, -74.0692°
Click anywhere on the map or drag the cyan pin to set custom ground coordinates.
Next Closest Approach (TCA)
Sentinel-2B
CALCULATING...
Target TCA: --
Peak Altitude
--°
Peak Azimuth
--°
Distance (Range)
-- km
Solar Reflection Alignment
Heliostat Vector
Sun Position (Az / Elev)
--° / --°
Mirror Heading (Az)
--°
Mirror Tilt Angle
--°
Calculates the unit bisector vector between the Sun and satellite at peak transit time.
10-Day Intercept Schedule
Telemetry @ Peak +1s
| Pass | Timestamp (TCA +1s) | Elevation | Azimuth | Solar Mirror Normal | Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calculating orbital passes... | |||||