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Systems and methods for providing a visualization of satellite sightline obstructions

US9235923B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateSep 27, 2013
Grant dateJan 12, 2016
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Expiry dateDec 17, 2033

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04W16/22
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Systems and methods for providing a visualization of satellite sightline obstructions are provided. An example method includes identifying an approximate position of a receiver antenna. The method further includes providing a rendering of a physical environment surrounding the receiver antenna for display within a user interface. The user interface can be provided on a display. Satellite positional data associated with the position of a satellite is accessed and a sightline between the approximate position of the receiver antenna and the position of the satellite is determined. The method further includes presenting the sightline within the user interface in association with the rendering. An example system includes a data capture system and a computing device to provide a visualization of satellite sightline obstructions.

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