SatNOGS Visualization Tool
Liquid Galaxy LAB Education
View satellites and ground stations information from the SatNOGS database.
- Downloads
- 100+
- on Google Play
- Price
- Free
- No in-app purchases
- Updated
- Aug 25
- 2022 · v1.0.5
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About SatNOGS Visualization Tool
The project aims to collect and show data from satellites and ground stations using the SatNOGS database and API.
With the data available into the app, is possible to send it to the Liquid Galaxy system to be shown into Google Earth.
All this information is included in the SatNOGS (Satellite Networked Open Ground Station) database.
The ground stations are antennas that capture transmissions from satellites. Using this network, SatNOGS created a database with all the information captured since its creation. We will use this database to get the information we need, since it is open and free. It contains information about the satellites, the data received in the communication, the protocols of transmission accepted and more.
An important step to take is configure the slave screens for refreshing, otherwise the logos and the info balloon will not be visible. Follow the steps below to activate it:
1. With Google Earth opened, press CTRL+ALT+B on the keyboard or click on the VIEW tab on the tab bar and then Sidebar.
2. Into the Sidebar, expand the KML Sync folder.
3. Right click on the Solo KML folder and click on Properties.
4. Go to the Refresh tab and change the Time-Based Refresh to: Periodically | 0hrs | 0mins | 2secs
- The recomended secs if from 1 to 3 seconds.
- Click on OK and close the side bar by following the first step.
Done! Remember to do it for all slave screens so all of them will be reactive.
This project has been started as a Google Summer of Code 2022 project with the Liquid Galaxy Organization, developed by Michel Agarra Barros.
Lleida Liquid Galaxy LAB support: Pau Francino
Liquid Galaxy Org Director: Andreu Ibañez
App released by Alejandro Illán Marcos
With the data available into the app, is possible to send it to the Liquid Galaxy system to be shown into Google Earth.
All this information is included in the SatNOGS (Satellite Networked Open Ground Station) database.
The ground stations are antennas that capture transmissions from satellites. Using this network, SatNOGS created a database with all the information captured since its creation. We will use this database to get the information we need, since it is open and free. It contains information about the satellites, the data received in the communication, the protocols of transmission accepted and more.
An important step to take is configure the slave screens for refreshing, otherwise the logos and the info balloon will not be visible. Follow the steps below to activate it:
1. With Google Earth opened, press CTRL+ALT+B on the keyboard or click on the VIEW tab on the tab bar and then Sidebar.
2. Into the Sidebar, expand the KML Sync folder.
3. Right click on the Solo KML folder and click on Properties.
4. Go to the Refresh tab and change the Time-Based Refresh to: Periodically | 0hrs | 0mins | 2secs
- The recomended secs if from 1 to 3 seconds.
- Click on OK and close the side bar by following the first step.
Done! Remember to do it for all slave screens so all of them will be reactive.
This project has been started as a Google Summer of Code 2022 project with the Liquid Galaxy Organization, developed by Michel Agarra Barros.
Lleida Liquid Galaxy LAB support: Pau Francino
Liquid Galaxy Org Director: Andreu Ibañez
App released by Alejandro Illán Marcos
What’s new
Version 1.0.5 · Updated August 25, 2022
Version 1.0.5. Original version
Frequently asked questions
What is SatNOGS Visualization Tool?
SatNOGS Visualization Tool is a project that collects and displays data from satellites and ground stations using the SatNOGS database and API.
Can the data from the app be sent to the Liquid Galaxy system?
Yes, the data available in the app can be sent to the Liquid Galaxy system to be displayed in Google Earth.
What is the SatNOGS database?
The SatNOGS database is a database created by the SatNOGS network, which consists of ground stations that capture satellite transmissions. It contains information about satellites, communication data received, transmission protocols, and more.
How can I configure the slave screens for refreshing?
To configure the slave screens for refreshing, follow these steps:
Who developed the SatNOGS Visualization Tool?
The SatNOGS Visualization Tool project was developed by Michel Agarra Barros as a Google Summer of Code 2022 project with the Liquid Galaxy Organization.
Are there any organizations or individuals who supported the development of this tool?
Yes, the Lleida Liquid Galaxy LAB provided support, particularly Pau Francino. The Liquid Galaxy Organization's director is Andreu Ibañez. The app was released by Alejandro Illán Marcos.
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