Re: [amsat-bb] Nova vs. SatPC32 orbit numbers

["Michael R. Owen" <nlsa@xxxxxxxx>]

Dan -

Nova lets you choose whether to increment the orbit number at perigee or 
equator crossing.  In the Individual View Configuration screen, choose 
the Text tab and you'll find the selection.  The starting orbit number 
is based on Keplerian elements, which are sometimes inaccurate in this 
regard.

73,
W9IP

Dan wrote:

> I have noticed that Nova and SatPC32 give orbit numbers that are 1 to 
> 2 numbers off from each other.  Nova reads a higher value for the 
> orbit number than SatPC32.  Which one would be the correct one?  I 
> don't have a third source to compare.
>
> Thank You
> Dan N8DZM
> #33913
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