A adrian SatelliteGuys Family Original poster Jan 23, 2006 55 0 Feb 22, 2007 #1 Can one ignore the declination angle setting and add it onto the elevation angle when doing the settings at one,s location.
Can one ignore the declination angle setting and add it onto the elevation angle when doing the settings at one,s location.
Hermitman SatelliteGuys Pro Jul 2, 2006 420 0 Limestone, Mi Feb 22, 2007 #2 If you are going to use a fixed dish, then all you need to know is the elevation and azimuth. If your dish is going to move from one satellite to another, the declination angle will allow for the dish to track the orbital arc correctly. Have fun.
If you are going to use a fixed dish, then all you need to know is the elevation and azimuth. If your dish is going to move from one satellite to another, the declination angle will allow for the dish to track the orbital arc correctly. Have fun.