get_satellites_above
Retrieve real-time satellite data above a specific location by inputting latitude, longitude, and optional parameters like altitude, radius, and category filter for accurate tracking.
Instructions
Get all satellites currently above an observer location
Input Schema
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| categoryFilter | No | Filter results by satellite category | all |
| observerAlt | No | Observer altitude in meters above sea level | |
| observerLat | Yes | Observer latitude in degrees | |
| observerLng | Yes | Observer longitude in degrees | |
| searchRadius | No | Search radius in degrees (max 90) |
Input Schema (JSON Schema)
{
"properties": {
"categoryFilter": {
"default": "all",
"description": "Filter results by satellite category",
"enum": [
"all",
"military",
"weather",
"gps",
"amateur"
],
"type": "string"
},
"observerAlt": {
"default": 0,
"description": "Observer altitude in meters above sea level",
"type": "number"
},
"observerLat": {
"description": "Observer latitude in degrees",
"maximum": 90,
"minimum": -90,
"type": "number"
},
"observerLng": {
"description": "Observer longitude in degrees",
"maximum": 180,
"minimum": -180,
"type": "number"
},
"searchRadius": {
"default": 70,
"description": "Search radius in degrees (max 90)",
"maximum": 90,
"type": "number"
}
},
"required": [
"observerLat",
"observerLng"
],
"type": "object"
}