This is the command kep_reload that can be run in the OnWorks free hosting provider using one of our multiple free online workstations such as Ubuntu Online, Fedora Online, Windows online emulator or MAC OS online emulator
PROGRAM:
NAME
kep_reload - Update Predict's Keplerian elements
SYNOPSIS
kep_reload
DESCRIPTION
KEP_RELOAD is a simple utility that forces an immediate reload of PREDICT's Keplerian
database through a socket connection while PREDICT is running in server mode. It is
especially useful in environments where PREDICT runs continuously, and periodic Keplerian
element updates are made outside of PREDICT, such as through scripts run through a
crontab.
The "kepupdate" script found in this directory is an example of a Keplerian element update
script that can be run on an automated basis through a crontab. It is designed to be
placed in your home directory under a subdirectory called "cronjobs". It downloads
Keplerian orbital data from www.celestrak.com using the HTTP protocol. (The "wget"
utility, available from the Free Software Foundation, is required, and is included in many
Linux distrubutions.)
Type crontab -e to edit your crontab. Simply add the following entry:
0 8 * * * kepupdate
and your orbital database will update each morning at 8:00 AM (provided you have a network
connection at that time).
See the crontab man page for more information on editing your crontab.
Use kep_reload online using onworks.net services
