The Sensor object models the field of view and other properties of a sensing device attached to another STK object. Select one or more of the following to model a Sensor and impose constraints:
| Property | Description |
|---|---|
| Definition | Set parameters defining a sensor's field of view. |
| Location | Position a sensor with respect to its parent object. |
| Pointing | Set parameters to determine how a sensor is aimed, e.g. with respect to its parent object, the central body, objects selected for tracking, etc. |
| Sensor AzEl Mask | Define an azimuth-elevation mask for the sensor. |
| Refraction | Select a refraction model to constrain an atmosphere-based sensor's line of sight and elevation angles. |
| Resolution | Define the resolution of the sensor in terms of focus and image quality. |
| Description | Record useful information about the sensor. |
| Property | Description |
|---|---|
| Attributes | Define color, line style and other graphics characteristics for the sensor, and opt whether to inherit or override global attributes defined at the Scenario level. |
| Projection | Control the display of sensor projection graphics. |
| Boresight | Control the display of sensor boresight graphics. |
| Display Times | Set time intervals during which sensor graphics display. |
| Property | Description |
|---|---|
| Attributes | Control the display of a sensor in the 3D graphics window. |
| Projection | Control the display of a sensor's cone into space as well as the sensor's extension into space. |
| Pulse | Modulate a sensor's projection. |
| Vertex Offset | Enable the projection for a sensor to be offset from the sensor parent object's actual position in the parent's body coordinate frame. |
| Vector | Control the display of vectors and other geometric elements related to the sensor. |
| Attitude Sphere | The Attitude Sphere is a visualization aid that when combined with vector display constitutes a powerful tool for displaying the object's attitude and for tracking attitude changes over time. |
| Data Display | Display dynamic data for the sensor in the 3D Graphics window. |
In addition to the constraints listed below, a sensor inherits the constraints available for its parent object. There are also special considerations applicable to sensor constraints.
| Property | Description |
|---|---|
| Resolution | Limit access based on sensor characteristics and the quality of the inview. |