Hi everyone! ![]()
I’d like to share an **enhanced version of Lucas Brémond’s Satellite Visualizer plugin** that I developed for my aerospace engineering thesis at Instituto Superior Técnico.
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[Try Live Demo](https://satellite-visualizer-demo.fly.dev/)** - No installation required!
Building on his excellent CesiumJS foundation, I’ve added:
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New Features
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**Multi-satellite tracking** - Visualize entire constellations
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**Sensor field-of-view** - 3D cones, ground footprints, celestial projections
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**Attitude visualization** - Body axes, RA/Dec celestial grid
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**Advanced camera controls** - Tracking mode, free camera, nadir view
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**Sidebar menu** - Easy satellite selection and visibility control
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**Timeline persistence** - Settings changes don’t reset animation
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Quick Start
**Try it instantly:** https://satellite-visualizer-demo.fly.dev/
Or run locally:
```bash
cd grafana-satellite-visualizer/grafana-server
docker-compose up -d
```
Visit http://localhost:3000 (admin/admin) - demo dashboard loads automatically with 3 satellites!
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Links
- **Live Demo**: https://satellite-visualizer-demo.fly.dev/
- **Documentation**: [README]( grafana-satellite-visualizer/README.md at main · dovskyrick/grafana-satellite-visualizer · GitHub )
- **Roadmap**: [Future Features]( grafana-satellite-visualizer/grafana-plugins/3d-orbit-attitude-plugin/ROADMAP.md at main · dovskyrick/grafana-satellite-visualizer · GitHub )
**Full credit to Lucas Brémond** for the original plugin! All enhancements are open source under Apache 2.0.
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Research Feedback Needed
I’m seeking user feedback for my thesis. Any input would directly contribute to aerospace engineering research at IST!
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Use Cases
Perfect for:
- Satellite operations and mission control dashboards
- Aerospace research and analysis
- Educational demonstrations of orbital mechanics
- Multi-satellite constellation monitoring
Try it out and let me know what you think! Questions and suggestions welcome. ![]()
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Ricardo Santos
Instituto Superior Técnico