JoiningType

This attribute defines the method for determining joining for a Follow segment.

Syntax

Astrogator <Satellite Object Path> SetValue <Astrogator Object Path>.JoiningType {Type}

Description

The joining options are described in the following table:

Joining Option Description
Join at Beginning of Leader's Ephemeris The spacecraft will follow the leader from the beginning of the leader's ephemeris.
Join at End of Leader's Ephemeris The spacecraft will use the leader's final ephemeris point as the initial and final state of the Follow segment; the separation parameter will automatically be set to "Separate at End of Leader's Ephemeris".
Join at Final Epoch of Previous Segment The spacecraft will follow the leader from the final epoch at the end of the previous segment.
Specify Joining Conditions Specify the joining conditions to define when the spacecraft will begin to follow the leader. The joining conditions are in {Joining Conditions}.

Example

Astrogator */Satellite/Satellite1 SetValue MainSequence.SegmentList.Follow.JoiningType "Join at End of Leader's Ephemeris"

STK Programming Interface 11.0.1