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Sensor Info Plugin

The SensorInfoPlugin is a component of the KeepTrack application that provides detailed information about selected sensors used in space surveillance and tracking.

Features

  • Displays detailed information about the selected sensor
  • Allows drawing lines from the sensor to the Sun or Moon
  • Integrates with other KeepTrack components like SoundManager and LineManager

User Interface

The plugin adds the following UI elements:

  1. A “Sensor Info” icon in the bottom menu for quick access
  2. A side menu with detailed sensor information
  3. Buttons to draw or remove lines to the Sun and Moon

Sensor Information Displayed

  • Sensor Name
  • Country
  • Sensor Type
  • Latitude and Longitude
  • Azimuth range (minimum and maximum)
  • Elevation range (minimum and maximum)
  • Range (minimum and maximum)
  • Frequency Band (for RF sensors)
  • Beam Width (for RF sensors)

Usage

Viewing Sensor Info

  1. Select a sensor using the Sensor List Plugin
  2. Click the “Sensor Info” icon in the bottom menu
  3. View the detailed sensor information in the side menu

Drawing Lines

  1. Open the Sensor Info side menu
  2. Click “Draw Line to Sun” or “Draw Line to Moon”
  3. To remove the line, click the button again

Integration with KeepTrack

The SensorInfoPlugin integrates with several KeepTrack components:

  • SoundManager: Plays sound effects for user interactions
  • LineManager: Manages the lines drawn to the Sun and Moon
  • SensorManager: Retrieves information about the current sensor
  • UiManager: Displays toast notifications
  • TimeManager: Gets the current simulation time
  • Scene: Retrieves positions of the Sun and Moon

Development

When extending or modifying the SensorInfoPlugin, consider the following:

  • The plugin follows the KeepTrackPlugin architecture
  • It registers event handlers for UI interactions and line additions
  • Sensor data is retrieved from the SensorManager

Code Configuration

The plugin supports the following configuration options:

  • isRequireSensorSelected: Set to true by default, requires a sensor to be selected for the plugin to function
  • isIconDisabledOnLoad: Set to true by default, the bottom icon is initially disabled
  • dragOptions: Configures the draggability of the side menu

Troubleshooting

  • If the sensor information doesn’t update, ensure that a sensor is selected using the Sensor List Plugin
  • Check the browser console for any error messages
  • Verify that the required KeepTrack components (SensorManager, LineManager, etc.) are properly initialized