This calculator requires the use of Javascript enabled and capable browsers. This calculator is designed to give the approximate satellite communications angle for your ground antenna. This calculator is generic in form; if you wish to establish communications with a given satellite, then you may wish to use our specific Satellite Antenna Position Calculator. Enter your approximate Earth location by direct longitude and latitude input. Also enter the longitude of the satellite. Click on Calculate Communications Angle to return the azimuth and elevation. The azimuth is the horizontal pointing angle of the earth station antenna. The elevation is the angle we look up into the sky to see the satellite. Our example data is for a generic Satellite, in reality the Galaxy V, from the Los Angeles area.
