Spatial Temporal Information Systems

Spatial Temporal Information Systems

by Linda M. McNeil, T.S. Kelso
Released November 2013
Publisher(s): CRC Press
ISBN: 9781466500495

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Book description

Designed to be a high-level, approachable resource for engineers who need further insight into spatial temporal information systems from an ontological perspective, Spatial Temporal Information Systems: An Ontological Approach using STK® explains the dynamics of objects interaction from signal analysis to trajectory design, spatial modeling, and other spatial analytics by using STK®, which is a general-purpose modeling and analysis application for any type of space, defense, or intelligence system.

Building a foundation to begin the study of spatial temporal information systems, the book details a form of analysis that is a powerful tool for modeling, engineering, and operations of space, cyberspace, satellites, missile defense, and electronic systems. It discusses the many applications of space technologies by using a mission-proven software for timely and cost-effective development that serves public interests in civil, commercial, academic, national, and international space communities. Written for readers with a background in physics or engineering, the book is also designed for the beginning analyst sitting behind a desk who needs more information on STK.

Upon reading this book, STK new users and power users will not only understand what the tools are, but also how the software can be used to make their job easier. In addition, satellite operators and analysts benefit from the ability to utilize a variety of propagators satellite applications. Analytics, semi-analytic and numerical integrators are discussed, including Keplerian orbital elements and full numerical integration of STK’s High Precision Orbit Propagation or simplified as a two-body analysis. This tool, as well as this book, will bring breadth and depth to the understanding of systems dynamics and the ontology of objects in relationship to other objects and vehicles including central bodies.

Table of contents

  1. Front Cover
  2. Contents (1/2)
  3. Contents (2/2)
  4. Preface
  5. Acknowledgments
  6. About the Authors
  7. Chapter 1: The Basics of Spatial Temporal Information Systems (1/3)
  8. Chapter 1: The Basics of Spatial Temporal Information Systems (2/3)
  9. Chapter 1: The Basics of Spatial Temporal Information Systems (3/3)
  10. Chapter 2: Ontology (1/4)
  11. Chapter 2: Ontology (2/4)
  12. Chapter 2: Ontology (3/4)
  13. Chapter 2: Ontology (4/4)
  14. Chapter 3: The Scenario (1/2)
  15. Chapter 3: The Scenario (2/2)
  16. Chapter 4: The STK Object (1/4)
  17. Chapter 4: The STK Object (2/4)
  18. Chapter 4: The STK Object (3/4)
  19. Chapter 4: The STK Object (4/4)
  20. Chapter 5: Area Targets (1/2)
  21. Chapter 5: Area Targets (2/2)
  22. Chapter 6: Targets, Facilities, and Places (1/2)
  23. Chapter 6: Targets, Facilities, and Places (2/2)
  24. Chapter 7: The Moving Object (1/2)
  25. Chapter 7: The Moving Object (2/2)
  26. Chapter 8: Aircraft (1/2)
  27. Chapter 8: Aircraft (2/2)
  28. Chapter 9: Satellites (1/4)
  29. Chapter 9: Satellites (2/4)
  30. Chapter 9: Satellites (3/4)
  31. Chapter 9: Satellites (4/4)
  32. Chapter 10: Advanced Satellites (1/4)
  33. Chapter 10: Advanced Satellites (2/4)
  34. Chapter 10: Advanced Satellites (3/4)
  35. Chapter 10: Advanced Satellites (4/4)
  36. Chapter 11: Child Objects (1/4)
  37. Chapter 11: Child Objects (2/4)
  38. Chapter 11: Child Objects (3/4)
  39. Chapter 11: Child Objects (4/4)
  40. Chapter 12: Constellations (1/2)
  41. Chapter 12: Constellations (2/2)
  42. Chapter 13: STK Tools (1/2)
  43. Chapter 13: STK Tools (2/2)
  44. Chapter 14: Access and Deck Access (1/3)
  45. Chapter 14: Access and Deck Access (2/3)
  46. Chapter 14: Access and Deck Access (3/3)
  47. Chapter 15: Chains (1/2)
  48. Chapter 15: Chains (2/2)
  49. Chapter 16: Coverage (1/2)
  50. Chapter 16: Coverage (2/2)
  51. Chapter 17: Communications (1/3)
  52. Chapter 17: Communications (2/3)
  53. Chapter 17: Communications (3/3)
  54. Chapter 18: Conjunction Analysis (1/2)
  55. Chapter 18: Conjunction Analysis (2/2)
  56. Chapter 19: Nonontological Tools (1/3)
  57. Chapter 19: Nonontological Tools (2/3)
  58. Chapter 19: Nonontological Tools (3/3)
  59. Chapter 20: Output (1/2)
  60. Chapter 20: Output (2/2)
  61. References (1/2)
  62. References (2/2)
  63. Appendix A: Plug-in Scripts (1/15)
  64. Appendix A: Plug-in Scripts (2/15)
  65. Appendix A: Plug-in Scripts (3/15)
  66. Appendix A: Plug-in Scripts (4/15)
  67. Appendix A: Plug-in Scripts (5/15)
  68. Appendix A: Plug-in Scripts (6/15)
  69. Appendix A: Plug-in Scripts (7/15)
  70. Appendix A: Plug-in Scripts (8/15)
  71. Appendix A: Plug-in Scripts (9/15)
  72. Appendix A: Plug-in Scripts (10/15)
  73. Appendix A: Plug-in Scripts (11/15)
  74. Appendix A: Plug-in Scripts (12/15)
  75. Appendix A: Plug-in Scripts (13/15)
  76. Appendix A: Plug-in Scripts (14/15)
  77. Appendix A: Plug-in Scripts (15/15)
  78. Appendix B: Light Time Delay and Apparent Position (1/2)
  79. Appendix B: Light Time Delay and Apparent Position (2/2)
  80. Appendix C: Flow Diagram for the Transmitter Modulation Settings
  81. Back Cover

Product information

  • Title: Spatial Temporal Information Systems
  • Author(s): Linda M. McNeil, T.S. Kelso
  • Release date: November 2013
  • Publisher(s): CRC Press
  • ISBN: 9781466500495