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Sensor List Plugin

The Sensor List Plugin is a component of the KeepTrack application that provides functionality for managing and interacting with various sensors used in space surveillance and tracking.

Features

  • View and select sensors from different networks and organizations
  • Visualize sensor coverage for selected satellites
  • Reset sensor selection
  • Load the last selected sensor on application startup

Sensor Categories

The plugin organizes sensors into several categories:

  1. Space Surveillance Network (SSN)
  2. US Missile Warning
  3. US Missile Defense Agency
  4. ESA Space Operations Center
  5. Leo Labs
  6. Russian
  7. Chinese
  8. Other

User Interface

  • Bottom Icon: The plugin adds a “Sensors” icon to the bottom menu for quick access.
  • Side Menu: A detailed list of sensors is available in a side menu, organized by category.
  • Sensor Selection: Users can select individual sensors or entire groups of sensors.
  • Sensor Reset: A “Reset Sensor” button is available to clear the current sensor selection.

Functionality

  • Sensor Selection: Clicking on a sensor in the list sets it as the active sensor for calculations and visualizations.
  • Multi-Sensor Visualization: Users can visualize all sensors that have a specific satellite in their field of view.
  • Camera Focus: When a sensor is selected, the main camera focuses on its geographical location.
  • Persistence: The plugin can save and reload the last selected sensor between sessions.

Integration with KeepTrack

The Sensor List Plugin integrates with several other components of the KeepTrack application:

  • Sound Manager: Plays sound effects for user interactions.
  • Sensor Manager: Manages the current sensor selection and sensor data.
  • Main Camera: Controls the view to focus on selected sensors.
  • Select Sat Manager: Interacts with satellite selection functionality.
  • Line Manager: Creates visual lines between sensors and satellites.

Usage

To use the Sensor List Plugin:

  1. Click the “Sensors” icon in the bottom menu to open the sensor list.
  2. Browse through the categories and select a sensor or sensor group.
  3. The main view will update to focus on the selected sensor’s location.

Code Configuration

The plugin supports the following configuration options:

  • isLoadLastSensor: If true, the plugin will attempt to load the last selected sensor on startup.
  • isMobileModeEnabled: Affects certain functionality on mobile devices.

Development

When extending or modifying the Sensor List Plugin, consider the following:

  • The plugin follows the KeepTrack Plugin architecture.
  • It registers various event handlers for user interactions and application events.
  • Sensor data is stored in the sensors object, which can be extended to add new sensors.
  • The UI is generated dynamically based on the available sensor data.

Troubleshooting

  • If a sensor fails to load, check the browser console for error messages.
  • Ensure that the required dependencies (e.g., DateTimeManager) are properly loaded.
  • Verify that the sensor data is correctly formatted and available in the sensors object.