| Date |
Application |
Notes |
| 2000 Dec 31 |
WXtrack
Orbit prediction |
V2.7.2 - improved Resurs O1-N4 and Meteor 3-5 ground path
prediction, revise ISS Ground Station footprint for ISS altitude, better ISS ground path
picture, add Reset location list button, correct internationalisation for preset
locations, pick up topography when called from different folder, allow Ephemeris
prediction across year boundaries, improve defaults for overlay text |
| 2000 Dec 27 |
HRPT reader |
V1.6.2 - remove spurious lines |
| 2000 Dec 25 |
HRPT reader |
V1.6.0 - enhanced control and accuracy of overlays and
boundaries, range and bearing measurement, improved APT image quality, use WXtrack's
Countries.dat if possible |
| 2000 Dec 20 |
WXtrack |
V2.7.0 - add current pass details box when wide display,
extend higher quality footprints to satellites above 6000km, choice of home marker style,
display topography file on setup screen, new status box for clearer display when tracking,
allow .TXT as Kepler file extension, display selected ground stations when ISS is primary,
optional earth location data generation, cosmetic updates. |
| 2000 Dec 04 |
WXtrack |
V2.6.6 - round satellite edges, show satellite with yellow
marker when in sunlight, higher quality geostationary footprint, display past history
orbit ground tracks in grey, tie ground track display duration to orbital period, finer
steps in ground track prediction around terminator, list only Active Keplers by default,
perform Kepler update from Internet when data shows significant changes but user does
accept the update, etc. |
| 2000 Nov 30 |
SatSignal
APT satellite decoder |
V3.6.6 - slightly enhanced Resurs O1-N4 picture,
batch MRU history increase, restore "Reduce Width" progress display, faster
processing through memory leak removal, unified output file creator labels. |
| 2000 Nov 25 |
SatSignal |
V3.6.4 - add "T" parameter to force tape input,
remember recent batch-processed file details, improved Meteor image quality, correct
missing reprocess when sensor combo-box changed, add right-click "APT process"
context menu item, show progress during the lengthy PNG file save, faster PNG loading and
saving. Note, now requires the Pentium-optimised LPNG-PX.dll. |
| 2000 Nov 22 |
WXtrack |
V2.6.4 corrects an error with World Map tab sometimes not
being the default and/or without the map picture background, adds support for highly
elliptical orbits e.g. AO-40, saves the Kepler update URL between runs, improves night
time shadow speed, enhances robustness when key files missing, has faster PNG loading and
saving, revises defaults to suit faster processors.
Note, now requires the Pentium-optimised LPNG-PX.dll
and the Intel JPEG Library. |
| 2000 Nov 12 |
SatSignal |
V3.6.2 supports both PNG and BMP for
overlay image, add cloud top temperatures overlay, add satellite time / azimuth /
elevation display (requires WXtrack overlay pass files), improved Meteor/Resurs
discrimination. |
| 2000 Nov 12 |
SatBatch
Automated satellite decoding |
V1.6.2 improves Meteor/Resurs discrimination, tweaks NOAA
threshold down just a little, and supports PNG overlays from WXtrack |
| 2000 Nov 11 |
WXtrack |
V2.6.2 adds visible next pass info, faster launch,
night-time shading option, choice of minimum pass duration, PNG overlay generation,
multiple horizon profiles, add local date style choice & UTC offset to overlay, more
robust Internet Kepler update. Note, now requires the Intel JPEG Library. |
| 2000 Nov 03 |
Intel JPEG Library V1.5 |
New library, will be required for future versions of my
software. |
| 2000 Oct 29 |
HRPT reader |
V1.5.4 adds a blue-sea option, has lon/lat readout for GAC
files (and when not zoomed in for all SAA L1B files), a more visible cursor, and improved
CHRPT support. etc. |
| 2000 Oct 22 |
Delphi 4.02 runtime library |
Update from V4.01 to V4.02. If you have no problems,
no need to update. |
| 2000 Oct 20 |
HRPT reader |
V1.5.2 has built-in JPEG save, longitude-latitude readout
(Level 1B files only), allows colour processing choice at startup, supports NOAA-16. |
| 2000 Oct 19 |
Intel IPL & NSP
libraries |
Update to current Intel versions, IPL 2.5.2, NSP 4.2.10, which are
slightly faster and include Pentium 4 support (IPL). My future software will be
checked against these libraries, but there is no need for you to update if you are working
OK. |
| 2000 Sep 29 |
SatBatch
|
V1.6.0, which requires SatSignal 3.6.0 and WXtrack 2.6.0 or
better, adds NOAA-16 support both in signal detection and in orbit lists. |
| 2000 Sep 28 |
SatSignal
|
V3.6.0 adds automatic NOAA-16 support with false-colour red/grey
vegetation display, adds diagnostic of channels in NOAA signal, UI enhancements. |
| 2000 Sep 25 |
WXtrack |
V2.6.0 adds NOAA-16 support, multiple user locations, local time
option for overlay text, update pass list when number of days changed, allow two-line
element files with blank lines, NOAA-L in TLE files translated to NOAA 16 for display and
pass list. |
| 2000 Sep 12 |
GreyScale
Simple grey scale tester |
New program (very simple!). Test your display settings to
ensure that all available brightnesses are displayed. |
| 2000 Sep 09 |
SatSignal |
V3.5.6 adds optional automatic re-sync and line
substitution mode (when interference present) and diagnostic display of internal
temperature. User interface enhancements. |
| 2000 Aug 25 |
SatBatch |
V1.5.4 handles multiple passes with the same timestamp, when only
one pass is selected. |
| 2000 Aug 18 |
HRPT reader |
V1.5.0 allows change of pass direction after reading, displays
more information about some formats, combines the geometric correction capability for
those with memory-rich systems, and has minor cosmetic improvements. |
| 2000 Aug 13 |
SatSignal |
V3.5.4 improves decoding of Resurs (and Meteor 2-21) signals that
have the faulty toneburst problem - other enhancements. |
| 2000 Aug 11 |
ToneBurst
Simple tone burst generator |
New program, with full Delphi 4.0 source code as an audio
programming example. |
| 2000 Aug 07 |
WebCam
Simple Web camera application |
V1.1.0 is for Delphi 4, and can handle multiple video sources. |
| 2000 Jul 29 |
SatBatch |
V1.5.2 adds the ability to sort passes by satellite and to remove
NOAA-15 from the pass list, and adds Meteor 2-21 support and other usability improvements. |
| 2000 Jul 28 |
WXtrack |
V2.5.6 adds Ephemeris display options, including local time and a
choice of mid-pass or AOS/LOS times, and a graphical display of satellites throughout the
day. A new graphical overlay display for use with SatSignal, independent of
grid-lines or country boundaries, has been added. |
| 2000 Jul 24 |
SatSignal |
V3.5.2 adds Meteor 2-21 support, multiple user colour maps, softer
overlay option, overlay text in separate border box, graphics overlay (palette index 18),
handles NOAA-15 sync skip problems. |
| 2000 Jul 22 |
HRPT reader |
V1.4.8 adds support for TerraScan L1B format, remembers the last
source folder, can interrupt processing, and allows intelligent pass direction
determination with some formats. |
| 2000 Jul 06 |
HRPT reader |
V1.4.6 can make reading faster as it adds user control of which
channels to read, and it extends GAC support. |
| 2000 Jul 02 |
LUTmaker
|
New program for building your own colour look-up tables for
SatSignal. |
| 2000 Jun 28 |
HRPT reader |
V1.4.4 adds NOAA95 support for CHRPT FY1C images, recognises the
most recent TimeStep format, and supports single-channel 8-bit LAC files. |
| 2000 Jun 09 |
WXtrack |
V2.5.4 has a bug fix for ground image generation when ETOPO5 data
is absent. |
| 2000 Jun 04 |
WXtrack |
V2.5.2 adds wider az-eq projection, more accurate radio horizon,
usability enhancements including save of window state. |
| 2000 Jun 03 |
MakeOverlay
WXtrack add-on |
Customisable master overlay generator for WXtrack. V1.1.0,
first version. |
| 2000 May 25 |
WXtrack |
V2.5.0 adds new Azimuthal Equidistant map projection (ideal for
Northern Europe and Canada) and repackaged for faster download. |
| 2000 May 18 |
SatSignal
|
V3.5.0 adds the current Okean-O visible-only image decode (with
swap), adds PNG to File SaveAs menu, increases NOAA channel quality. |
| 2000 May 17 |
HRPT reader |
V1.4.2, adds Level-1B 16-bit support |
| 2000 May 13 |
SatBatch |
V1.5.0 adds parameters lines for SICH-6 (current Okean-O), will
update any user settings with defaults, saving present settings as PARAMS.TXT, and adds
Process Largest Files First option (default). |
| 2000 May 11 |
WXtrack |
V2.4.0 has usability improvements, allows setting the ground track
line style, displays the orbit number as a status bar hint & more |
| 2000 Apr 29 |
HRPT reader |
V1.4.0, adds 16-bit raw SeaWIFS format support, preliminary 16-bit
raw CHRPT support, Dartcom 16-bit raw format support, some 8-bit data support,
including 2-line per record GAC, and provides file type and date/time hint to Ask If
Northbound. |
| 2000 Apr 24 |
SatSignal
|
V3.4.8 includes a more centralised Meteor image, and intelligent
distance scale placement. |
| 2000 Apr 22 |
WXtrack |
V2.3.12 adds a multi-pass ground track line display and speeds
line display slightly. |
| 2000 Apr 13 |
WXtrack |
V2.3.10 includes a "clear" line style - use where no
line is required. |
| 2000 Apr 11 |
SatBatch
|
V1.4.6 adds control over NOAA 2-channel save format (BMP or PNG). |
| 2000 Apr 08 |
SatSignal
|
V3.4.6 adds an optional overlay temperature calibration strip,
an optional overlay distance scale, and makes overlay controllable from the command
line. |
| 2000 Apr 08 |
WXtrack |
V2.3.8 adds user choice of style and colour on grid lines as well. |
| 2000 Apr 06 |
SatBatch
|
V1.4.4 allows for folder names with spaces, allows the overlay to
be generated first, and allows overlays for non-NOAA satellites (not recommended!). |
| 2000 Apr 03 |
WXtrack
|
V2.3.6 adds next pass display and corrects two minor bugs. |
| 2000 Apr 01 |
WXtrack
|
V2.3.4 adds satellite-dependant radio horizon option and user
choice of line colours and styles. |
| 2000 Mar 26 |
SatSignal
|
V3.4.4 adds channel B overlay in batch mode, larger overlay text
with larger images, and a "forced" signal type option. |
| 2000 Mar 18 |
WXtrack
|
V2.3.2 has improved timing resolution throughout (one second),
allows greater elevation angle, right-click for next pass etc. |
| 2000 Mar 16 |
SatSignal
|
V3.4.2 adds support for the recent SICH signals (with a 600 Hz
toneburst) and, for registered users, a toolbar for faster access to functions. It
supports the higher timing resolution overlays produced by WXtrack 2.3.2 and later. |
| 2000 Mar 16 |
SatBatch |
Version 1.4.2 adds current SICH support (600Hz toneburst),
usability improvements |
| 2000 Mar 11 |
HRPT reader |
V1.3.2 adds support for LAC and GAC data. |
| 2000 Mar 01 |
HRPT reader |
V1.3.0 adds support for the NOAA95 raw 8-bit format. |
| 2000 Feb 27 |
ShowMan
Disk usage piechart |
V3.1.4 has been tested under Windows 2000 and has cosmetic
improvements. |
| 2000 Feb 25 |
SatSignal
|
Version 3.3.4 adds single-click overlay hide/display. |
| 2000 Feb 21 |
WXtrack
|
V2.2.8 Displays actual, not generated, direction on overlay text.
A Spanish language help file is now available. |
| 2000 Feb 20 |
WXtrack |
V2.2.6 improved robustness in Internet update, automatically
closes when bad parameter passed, accepts some AMSAT Kepler names. |
| 2000 Feb 20 |
SatSignal |
Version 3.3.2 has been tested under Windows 2000, adds Spanish
Help file, "Large Fonts" support, signal level check. |
| 2000 Feb 19 |
SatLevel |
New program to allow the accurate setting of recording level for
Weather Satellite signals. |
| 2000 Feb 18 |
HRPT reader |
V1.2.8 has been tested under Windows 2000, restores the TimeStep
support accidentally broken in V1.2.6, and has cosmetic improvements for "Large
Fonts" display. |
| 2000 Feb 15 |
WXtrack |
V2.2.4 adds optional Kepler update over the Internet, supports
"large font" displays, corrects an error in minimum pass elevation option and
more. |
| 2000 Feb 12 |
WXtrack |
V2.2.2 adds multi-day pass-list prediction, and has improvements
in overlay text generation. |
| 2000 Feb 10 |
HRPT reader |
Version 1.2.6 adds 10b format support (as used in the Rob Alblas
decoder/software) |
| 2000 Feb 09 |
SatSignal |
Version 3.3.0 adds PNG output support, which can make saved image
files 1/3 smaller and, for registered users, adds automatic overlay text. |
| 2000 Feb 09 |
SatBatch |
Version 1.3.0 allows satellite file names to be in local time
rather than UTC. |
| 2000 Feb 06 |
Correct Geometry |
Version 1.2.0 corrects an error (not mine!) on 15- and 16-bit
colour displays. |
| 2000 Feb 06 |
SGP4 component |
New Active-X DLL (component) encapsulation satellite list and
orbit predictions. For use with programming languages, ASP web pages, and the
Windows Scripting Host. |
| 2000 Feb 05 |
WXtrack |
V2.2.0 adds an ephemeris print-out, Kepler display and checking
etc. |
| 2000 Jan 31 |
HRPT reader |
Version 1.2.4 makes saved filenames depend on the channel and has
other usability improvements. |
| 2000 Jan 24 |
HRPT reader |
Version 1.2.2 adds L1F data format support and has other
improvements. |
| 2000 Jan 19 |
HRPT reader |
Version 1.2.0 adds Level-1B data format support and has other
improvements. |
| 2000 Jan 08 |
SatSignal |
V3.2.8 restores sampling frequency values of earlier versions (had
been made more tolerant to support tape input mode, now wide tolerance is only used in
that mode). |
| 2000 Jan 05 |
SatSignal |
V3.2.6 adds Tape Input and has other minor improvements |
| 2000 Jan 05 |
NSP library |
Release 10, add nspcbImag filter function for SatSignal 3.2.6 |
| 2000 Jan 01 |
WXtrack |
V2.1.6 has minor usability updates
Added pre-compiled overlay bitmap download |
| 1999 Dec 31 |
HRPT reader |
Version 1.1.4 is faster, more memory efficient, and adds
vegetation & water vapour tabs. |