Map MFD

Screenshot of Map MFD mode orbiting Earth showing the orbits of the DG and Mir

Screenshot of Map MFD mode showing the display menu

Map MFD mode shows the surface map of any body in a cylindrical projection (longitude v. latitude, north up), with the track of the spacecraft, and, if selected at target object.

Features

• Ground track or orbital plane display
  • Ground track display: The map shows the planet with the past ground track and future predicted ground paths up to three orbits.
  • Orbital plane display: Shows the map with only the current orbital plane of the spacecraft and target.
• Horizon line: Shows where the horizon is from the viewpoint of the vessel, what you can see out your window. Looks like a odd-shaped circle surrounding your ship.

Track mode: The map of the planet can be scrolled manually or set to follow the ship in the center automatically scrolling the map.