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3. With the nominal satellite azimuth and elevation angles and the ephemeris data, determine
the time at which the satellite will be at the nominal position (sometimes also called 'center
of box') and the times which the satellite will be at the top and bottom of the figure eight
pattern. The time that corresponds to center of box is when the az/el from ephemeris data
matches the nominal az/el angle.
4. Determine the control axis tilt for the single axis antenna. This quantity can be calculated
using the equation given above or the RC1500.XLS spreadsheet described earlier.
5. Position the antenna in the center of it's range of travel. Adjust the control axis tilt angle to
the value calculated in step 4. Mechanically adjust to the antenna pointing angle to be the
nominal az/el position.
6. When the satellite is at the 'center of box', adjust the antenna pointing angle mechanically to
peak up the received signal strength. Do not adjust the control axis tilt.
7. When the satellite is at either endpoint of the figure eight pattern adjust the control axis tilt.
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