Propagate
Propagate vehicle ephemeris
Syntax
Propagate <SatObjectPath> [{TimeInterval}]
Description
Use the Propagate command to generate ephemeris for a satellite, missile or launch vehicle.
{TimeInterval} indicates the time period during which ephemeris is to be generated. For valid {TimeInterval} values see Time Options.
You can also use the Propagate command to generate ephemeris for ships, aircraft and ground vehicles. The {TimeInterval} should be omitted for these vehicles, and if entered will be ignored. The entire route will be propagated for these vehicles.
Satellite, missile or launch vehicle must have a propagator defined before using this command.
Satellite, missile or launch vehicle are propagated using only the existing initial state. For information about changing or setting the propagator and parameters, refer to the SetState commands.
If the propagator of a Satellite is Astrogator, the {TimeInterval}, if entered, will be ignored.
Examples
The following command changes the ephemeris of the satellite Shuttle in the current scenario to propagate over an eight-hour period:
To propagate the route of Ship1:
To propagate the Satellite over the scenario analysis time period:
Return message
Group membership
This command belongs to the following group(s):
Version
10