One needs to also realize duration. The time say above 70 degree
elevation (where rates are highest) are less than 2% of the total pass
times. Not worth worrying about. Similarly, a LEO satellite spends 70%
of its time below about 22 degrees. (but it is far away and needs max
gain). So simply
Hi all,
1 or 2 degree per second is an educated guess for almost all passes.
If the pass is "over head" the speed will increase up to 4/5 degree per
second (as maximum value), such a speed is not achievable by all rotators.
Hope that helps,
73s
Fabio
IZ5XRC
www.amsat.it
On Mon, May 13, 2013