VisibilitySegment.Elevation(Variable) Method

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Description

Calculates the elevation of the target with respect to the observer. The angle is referenced from the X-Y plane of the observer's body frame and ranges from -90 to 90 degrees.

 

Timing Precision Mode

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Method Signature

VisibilitySegment.Elevation(

Variable evaluationEpoch)

 

 

Arguments

evaluationEpoch


Description:

The epoch at which to evaluate the target elevation.

 

 

 

Return Value

Type:

number

Units:

deg

 

 

Returns the calculated elevation.

 

Syntax

myVariable1 = myVisibilitySegment1.Elevation(myVariable2);

 

 

See also

VisibilitySegment Object

Coverage and Contact Analysis Guide

Visibility Calculators Guide