Obstacle Calculation

[ALMADHI]

Hi , ppl wondering does this formula " R = D x TAN A " works precisely to locate the best site for the dish when comes to objects block a clear view to satellite such as big trees higher buildings . This formula applied only when the dish on the ground level , but what about if the dish is on the top of a building lower than the obstcale objects , how to use the formula .

Any thoughts you would have be greatly appreciated .


cheers

[-NEO-]

Just try pointing the dish at a satellite!

:thumbs

[inoxx]

hahahaha thats really funny
On another note tho try this calculator http://www.satlex.de/en/elobst_calc.html
if ur sat dish is on a building make the obstacle shorter e.g if a tree was in ur sight say tall 10m and u want to plant the dish on a 5m tall building then put the height of the tree in the calculator as 5m.
hope u get the point

[3tv]

point the dish at the sat that is the lowest on the horizon that you wish to watch east and west. All other sats inbetween are 0-3(ish) degrees higher in the sky so if ya get those then the 1's inbetween will be fine (dish size permitting)