Overview

AstroBase.jl stands out as a comprehensive base package designed for developing space science libraries and solutions within the Julia programming environment. This package serves as a robust foundation, offering essential algorithms and types, along with interfaces that can be easily expanded by downstream packages. With its focus on space-related computations, AstroBase.jl caters to researchers and developers looking to enhance their work in astrophysics and celestial mechanics.

What makes AstroBase.jl particularly appealing is its ability to facilitate various space science tasks through its modular structure. Developers can import specific submodules according to their project needs, which enhances flexibility and code organization.

Features

Astrometry: Includes a set of functions dedicated to astrometric calculations, crucial for precision in space measurements.
Bodies: Provides data types representing celestial bodies along with associated constants for accurate reference in calculations.
Constants: This feature offers access to various astronomical constants, ensuring that users can perform their calculations with reliable and standardized values.
Coords: Supports multiple coordinate representations (Cartesian, Keplerian) and enables transformations between them, which is vital for orbital mechanics.
EarthAttitude: Delivers tools for modeling Earth’s attitude, aiding in the analysis of satellite orbits and positioning.
Ephemerides: Integrates semi-analytical planetary ephemerides, facilitating the tracking and predicting of planetary positions over time.
Frames: Includes types for representing various reference frames (quasi-inertial, rotating, topocentric) along with transformations, crucial for understanding motion in different contexts.
Time: Acts as a wrapper for the AstroTime.jl package, enabling effective time management in space calculations.
TwoBody: Offers specialized functions related to the classical two-body problem, essential for understanding orbital dynamics.
Util: A collection of utility functions, including angle conversions, that adds convenience for developers dealing with various space-related computations.

Helgee

AstroBase.jl

Astrodynamics.jl

AstroBase.jl