The Chain Object

The Chain Object models a list of objects (individual, grouped into constellations, and satellite collections) in order of access. Select one or more of the following to model a chain and impose constraints:

Basic Properties

Property Description
Definition Assign objects to the chain and define the order in which the objects are accessed.
Advanced Set advanced compute and save options for the chain.
Description Record useful information about the chain.

2D Graphics Properties

Property Description
Attributes Defines how the chain is displayed in the 2D Graphics window.

3D Graphics Properties

Property Description
Data Display Display dynamic data for the chain in the 3D Graphics window.

Constraints

Property Description
Basic Defines Angle Between, Link Duration, and Filtering Interval constraints.