lumos.calculator

Main brightness calculator for Lumos

Functions

get_brightness_coords

Converts from HCS observer coordinates to brightness coordinates.

get_earthshine_panels

Creates a mesh of pixels on Earth's surface which are visible to the satellite and illuminated by the sun.

get_intensity_observer_frame

Calculates the flux of a satellite seen by an observer.

get_intensity_satellite_frame

Calculates flux scattered by a satellite and seen by an observer.

get_sun_alt_az

Convenience function for finding the altitude and azimuth of the sun