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Keep Track 6 - Celestial Symphony

With the emphasis on sound enhancements, transition to a more modern codebase, and celestial-related features, we've named this version "Celestial Symphony". The name signifies harmony and unity in orbital tools and evokes a feeling of orchestration in the vastness of space, resonating with the newly added sound features and the immersive Milky Way textures.

Software Release Documentation

In this software release, notable advancements include extensive updates on UI and functionality, a clear emphasis on performance optimization, migration from older libraries, and a concentrated effort towards debugging and enhancing reliability. The removal of jQuery across various functionalities underscores a drive towards a modern and streamlined codebase.

Major Features:

UI & Aesthetics:

  • Introduced a new loading screen.
  • Updated the about page.
  • Optimized milky way textures for a more immersive experience.

Functionality Enhancements:

  • Added new sensors to enhance tracking capabilities.
  • Implemented additional TLE export options.
  • Enhanced the sound effects for a more interactive experience, including a mute button for convenience.
  • Improved the satellite search function on the control site.
  • Implemented ECI, ECF, RIC, and other analytic plots, strengthening orbital analysis tools.
  • Introduced an error reporting feature for more immediate feedback on issues.

Code & Infrastructure Updates:

  • Migrated from satellite.js to ootk, illustrating a commitment to using updated and reliable orbital math libraries.
  • Removed jQuery from various modules, emphasizing a move to a more modern and performant codebase.
  • Added Google Cloud support, indicating a push towards scalable infrastructure.
  • Optimized code for better performance, notably color calculation speed and caching of the satrec object.

Bug Fixes:

  • Addressed several bugs related to user interface, TLE formatting, and satellite calculations.
  • Enhanced the breakup logic and options for realism.
  • Fixed issues related to ray casting on Earth.
  • Updated and fixed issues with the next pass time, lookangles menu, countries filter, and other satellite-related features.

Performance Improvements:

  • Reduced complexity in legend color code for better legibility.
  • Optimized milky way textures for better visual appeal.
  • Improved the loading times for a more responsive user experience.

Documentation:

  • Regularly updated the changelog to reflect changes and new features.