Company overview

Industry standard software

Design and analysis
Simulation
Mission planning

Offices in U.S., Europe and

Asia
Founded in 1989

40,000 registered
installations
700+ buying organizations

AGI basics

Time-dynamic position and attitude

Where am I now?
Where will I be? Where have I been?
How am I oriented?

AGI basics

Relationships among objects and areas

Who can I see?
Who can see me?
Can we all see each other?

AGI basics

Quality of dynamic spatial relationships

Are there any obstructions?
Lighting & weather conditions?
What is my SNR?
Will platforms collide?

STK
Model basic
systems
Position and attitude
over time
Land, sea, air and
space

Basic sensor
models
Basic constraint
modeling

Analyze
performance
In-view
relationships
between any assets
Determines what
assets can see

Convey mission
results

STK Data Federate

Manage, store and share STK scenarios, objects and
data

Centralized storage
Version control for data integrity and traceability
Keyword metadata support for search/discovery
API for customization and integration with non-AGI data

Benefits
Prevent lost or duplicate
work
Increase accuracy
Share authoritative data
more easily
Extend Sharepoint,
Teamcenter or other
solutions with STK data

STK Viewer
Share your STK
analysis
Publish interactive
scenarios for non-STK
users
Show STK Report data

Display real-time
situational awareness

Import and manage

geospatial layers,
including ArcGIS data
Create movies and
high-resolution images

STK Pro
Builds on free STK base
Higher fidelity for morecomplex problems
Ability to use terrain data to
more accurately model line
of site restrictions
Sensor modeling
Custom FOV/FOR
Assign pointing modes

Multi-node chain analysis

One-to-many
Many-to-many
Many-to-one

Add modules depending on

analysis or workflows

STK Analysis Workbench

Vector Geometry Tool
Define unique system
constraints
Build custom platform and
payload orientations

Calculation Tool
Define new data providers
Extend models by creating
custom mathematical
operations

Time Tool
Create time event triggers
and intervals
Manage system simulation
using relative mission times

Example using the Calculation and Time tools to determine

aircraft bingo points (fuel state needed for recovery).

STK SatPro
In-depth tools for
design and
operations
Numerical integrators
Third-body effects
SRP
Drag

Attitude profiles
Targeted
Slew models
Aligned and constrained

Solar panel tool

Create constellations
Load SP3 Files

STK Systems Bundle

For complex
modeling and
enterprise
integration
Includes common
capabilities across
multiple domains
Add specialized
analysis modules
for specific
expertise domains
Aircraft performance
Missile modeling
Enhanced satellite

STK Aircraft Mission Modeler (AMM)

Performance envelope
modeling for aircraft
Parameter based
Fuel flow
Pull/push over Gs
Flight procedures
Holding patterns
Take off / landing

Calculation of bank angles

Time-based mission
analysis for aircraft
operations or systems
analysis
3D object editing for
quick manipulation

STK Integration
Automate and integrate
with enterprise
infrastructure
Pull data from STK into thirdparty applications

TCP/IP, Microsoft COM and

Java interfaces
Pre-integrated for use with
MATLAB
Aerospace ToolBox (ATB)

Flight Control
Excel

STK Terrain, Imagery and Maps

Global terrain data
SRTM 90M worldwide
NED 30M CONUS

Global imagery
500M base image

STK Analyzer
Perform trade studies
on STK scenarios
Vary one or many
STK parameters and
study resulting
effects
Automate complex
trade studies

Monte Carlo
probabilistic analysis
Optimizer Extension
finds best solution

AGI software extension: STK Optimizer

Optimize complex trade
space analysis
Gradient-based
Adaptive surrogate
Darwin genetic

For locating best designs

in noisy trade spaces
Variable influence profiler
Prediction profiler

Extension for STK

Analyzer

Analyzer ModelCenter Bundle

Supports
enterprise M&S
Multi-tool trade
space design
framework
Link to common
tools

STK
MATLAB
Price
Excel
CAD tools

STK Communications
Perform dynamic
link analysis and
modeling
Simple or complex
Interference
Laser
communications

Multi-beam antenna
modeling

Customizable RF
modeling

Urban Propagation Extension

for STK Communications
Very fast, site-specific
urban path loss
predictions
Fully integrated with STK
Dynamic wireless comms
Complete mission analysis
environment

Multiple applications

Tactical mobile comms

Net-centric ISR architectures
Cyber warfare
Analysis of urban tactics

STK Radar
Comprehensive radar
system modeling
Interference effects
Multiple antenna
types including userdefined
Assign multifrequency and
aspect-dependent
radar cross sections
Analyze probability
of detection

AGI software extension: STK TIREM

Analyze diffraction
effects on
propagation

Without TIREM

Irregular terrain

Beyond line of sight

Near-field
considerations
Power density, field
strength
Tropospheric scatter

Automated selection
of optimum models

With TIREM

Atmospheric loss (dB)

STK Coverage
Analyze multi-asset
interactions, including
regions of interest
Instantaneous or
cumulative
Apply constraints for
higher-fidelity modeling
Generate quality figures of
merit
Calculate satisfaction
stats for each figure of
merit

STK Parallel Computing Extension

Harness multiple
cores
Save time
More refined analysis

3 options
STK Coverage comes
with four (4) cores

Cores

Time for
10 m resolution

1 (2.0 GHz)

5.8 days

4 (3.3 GHz)

17 hrs

8 (3.3 GHz)

12 hrs

16 (2.3 GHz)

6 hrs

32 (2.3 GHz)

3 hrs

48 (2.3 GHz)

2 hrs

Workstation Option
Cluster Option

10 m Resolution

STK Astrogator
Spacecraft trajectory design
and maneuver planning tool
Multiple constrained stopping
conditions
Model finite and impulsive
burns
Formation flying and
rendezvous analysis
Closed-loop maneuver control
Built-in trajectory optimization
Calculate fuel usage

Choose from standards or

customize your own:

Propagators
Force models
Central bodies
Engine models, thruster sets

STK CAT (Conjunction Analysis

Tools)
Analyze space conjunctions
Range
Error ellipsoids

Launch window analysis

Probability of collision
3D visualization of error
volumes
Laser clearing
Uses TLE or ephemeris
data

Orbit Determination Tool Kit

For designing and operating
satellite and tracking systems
State-of-the-art optimal
sequential filter, smoother
Earth motion, deep space and
atmospheric environments
Noise correlated to orbit
dynamics
Time-varying tracking bias drifts

Solves filter-states across

maneuvers
Compute realistic error
covariance
Solve for multiple satellites
simultaneously

STK Missile Modeling Tools

Three tools in one
Missile Design Tool
Enter type of missile
Performance parameters
Flow rates, propulsion, etc.

Interceptor Flight Tool

Engagements with missiles and
airborne targets from ground

Missile Flight Tool

Generates trajectories from MDT,
MFT or pre-populated missile
classes based on pitch, drag,
maneuvers and re-entry angles

Import missile models from

databases like STAMP
Defense architecture
performance
Area denied
Defended area

STK Scheduler
Define/plan tasks and
resource allocations

Manage and optimize

schedule solutions
STK constraints drive
asset availability
Analyze availability of
people, facilities, objects
Tailor solution-scoring
to define whats
optimum

STK SOLIS
(Spacecraft Object Library in STK)
Provides complete spacecraft
simulation environment in STK
Full rotational dynamics
Attitude control and determination
Sensor/actuator models

Power/payload modeling
Autonomous flight software
emulation

Integrates spacecraft simulation

with mission planning and
trajectory simulation
Utilizes a desktop version of
ASIs STK/ODySSy On-Board
Flight Software

STK SEET
Models near-Earth space
environment and effects on
spacecraft
Uses AFRL and NASA models

Feature overview
Radiation environment
Flux, fluence, dose, dose-rate,
dose-depth

SAA transit
Flux, entrance/exit times

Magnetic field
IGRF or dipole main field, OlsonPfitzer external, field vectors, fieldline tracing/conjugacy

Particle impacts
Meteorite and small man-made;
damage threshold

Vehicle temperature
Equilibrium temperature; sphere or
plate

STK EOIR
Electro-Optical Infrared Sensor Model
Ultraviolet, visible and
infrared wavelengths
0.28 to 28.0 microns

Detection, tracking and

imaging of space objects
Missiles, satellites, space
debris, astronomical objects

Uses
System-level sensor design
Mission design and analysis
Test and operations

Example: Missile Tracking

AGI software extension: STK RT3

Integrate data feeds with:
STK
STK Engine applications
STK Viewer

Manage track data

Query and filter on metadata
Implement alerts based on
Object types
Intervisibilty
Dynamic spatial relationships

Development kit option

STK DSim (Distributed Simulation)

DIS and HLA support for
STK
With Dsim, the M&S
community can:
Model STK mission
components in DIS
environment
Conduct mission analysis for
M&S entities

Comms
Line of site
Sensor coverage
Navigational accuracy

Automate event monitoring and

alerts
Conduct what if analysis

Generate platform models

for use in other M&S
simulations

Partner product: SatSoft

AGIs partner: Satellite
Software, Inc.
Single, multi- and
shaped-beam antenna
design
Modeling options
Analytical reflector and
phased array model
Constant flux multi-beam
designs
Directivity and crosspolarization
Dual-mode optimizer

AGI software extension:

Radar Advanced Environment (RAE)
Evaluate effects of
ground reflectivity
Analyze clutter and
noise

High-fidelity
performance modeling
Radar cross sections
Selectable waveforms
Variety of antenna types
and performance

Example STK Operational Uses

Landsat-7, EO-1, Terra, Aqua

SMEX (FUSE, WIRE, TRACE)
IMAGE
DataLynx Clementine (DSPSE)
Wind
SOHO
ACE
Lunar Prospector
AsiaSat3 Lunar rescue mission
MAP (WMAP)
NEAR
Contour
Messenger
New Horizons
LRO, LCROSS
SDO

Chandra, Hubble
Air Force Space Command 1, 2,
22, 3 SOPS
Sirius 1 & 2
DSCS III-B11
Proba (lights-out)
HispaSat
Artimus
AFSCN Scheduling
Hex
International Space
Station/Automatic Transfer
Vehicle (ISS/ATV)
Naval Space Operations Center
(NAVSOC)
NRO Operations Squadron
(NOPS)

Extensibility and customization

Complete APIs
Automate workflows
Integrate or embed into existing systems
Full featured, fully documented
Outside the loop control

Plugin points
Inside the loop control

User-supplied algorithms modify STK computations

Leverage STKs capability for custom modeling
Nearly two dozen plugin points available

Flexible and Extensive Solutions

Trajectory design
Sensor analysis

Communications analysis
Coverage analysis
Integrated 2D & 3D visualization
Customizable geometrical analysis
Constraint analysis
Full API

Tools for complete life-cycle

Product line software in any form

Desktop applications
Stand-alone or integrated:

System and mission design

Analysis
Simulation
Operations

Application engine
Mission-specific applications and work flows

Software components
Modular capability libraries:

Enterprise integration
Thin clients
Servers
Web Services

STK validation & verification

Internal V&V each time we produce a software build

Manual and automated processes

Test against customer applications

Aerospace Corporation conducted an independent V&V

Over 35,000 people using our products worldwide

Many of whom have conducted their own V&Vs

DII/COE Level 5 compliant

Accredited to run on various govt networks

Including the ISS Power Group at NASA JSC

NRO, NSA, CIA

JWIC network (JDISS)
DODIIS framework (JDISS/CMMA)

AGI has a development staff of over 70 people who add new functionality,
maintain, validate, verify, document, etc.
AGI holds many patents that have been incorporated into our software technology

AGI encourages employee innovation