Overview

Matool is a mission analysis tool designed for geostationary satellite station-keeping and collocation strategies. It supports the evaluation and optimization of orbital evolution, safety constraints, and maneuver planning. Matool caters to diverse satellite platforms, including chemical, hybrid, and full electric, and integrates with operational data from FocusGEO. It provides simulations to evaluate control strategies, visibility, and safety, supporting both individual and collocated satellite missions.

Features and Capabilities

• Evaluation of inclination and drift/eccentricity control strategies
• Simulation of orbital errors and thruster behavior
• Maneuver planning and satellite collocation analysis
• Monte Carlo analysis for modeling errors
• Platform-specific and generic station-keeping strategies
• Chemical vs ionic propulsion analysis
• Free inclination drift management
• Mass evolution and life cycle calculation
• Independent station-keeping for EW/NS maneuvers
• Configuration adaptability based on propulsion system