Satellite Visualization Tool Based On the ArcGIS Engine and OpenGL

摘要

The satellite resource visualization tool provides a large and clear view about the moving and working status of the satellite, it is an important part of the satellite mission operation system. ArcGIS Engine is a collection of GIS components that can be embedded, allow the user to add 2D and 3D world map to the applications. The way of using ArcGIS Engine for satellite resource visualization was discussed in this article, and since it doesn't provide enough methods for visualizing details, a way of extending ArcGIS Engine by OpenGL is also be discussed. The architecture of the visualization tool built with ArcGIS Engine and OpenGL was presented, which was used in the HJ-1A/B, SJ-9, ZY-3, ZY-01-C ground systems.