Satellites
July 4, 2024 - Reading time: 2 minutes

ISS

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Parallax calculation 1

We can use angles given to us for DirecTV WorldDirect (95W, 101W) based on maps to see if the position makes sense geometrically.

Sandpoint, ID

Latitude: 48.4194° Longitude: -116.5300° Height: 0.9KM

Satellite: DirecTV WorldDirect (95W, 101W) Elevation: 30.6° Azimuth (true): 152.2° Azimuth (magn.): 138.1°

Chile

Latitude: -35.6751° Longitude: -71.5430°

Satellite: DirecTV WorldDirect (95W, 101W) Elevation: 41.7° Azimuth (true): 323.4° Azimuth (magn.): 320.7°

Calculation

Here's a link to the simulation page.

Simulation Results

Parallax calculation 2

Different satellite - the one everyone seems to use in the US for DirecTV.

Sandpoint, ID (ZIP 83864)

Latitude: 48.4194° Longitude: -116.5300°

Satellite: 110W & 119W Elevation: 34.4° Azimuth (true): 177.3° Azimuth (magn.): 163.2°

Anchorage, AK (ZIP 99504)

Latitude: 61.2042° Longitude: -149.7379°

Satellite: 110W & 119W Elevation: 14.8° Azimuth (true): 141.1° Azimuth (magn.): 126.3°

Calculation

Here's a link to the simulation page.

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