GAO Associates (GAOA) is a small firm engaged in the analysis of aerospace systems and technologies related to defense operations. GAOA, as a subcontractor, supports prime contractors in their efforts on all types of aerospace projects and programs. GAOA is prepared to provide subcontract support to any aerospace contractor engaged in aerospace programs of any type. GAOA also develops software programs and techniques for defense and non-defense entities and also participates in general technology transfer from military to commercial and peacetime applications. Entities interested in subcontracting arrangements with GAOA, please call at telephone number listed above or email to the address below.

GAOA has developed application software for:

• Earth satellite orbit simulation and prediction
• Satellite to satellite geometry analysis (communication or ASAT)
• Satellite tracking vectors
• Launch trajectory simulation
• Stellar navigation
• Planetary orbit determination and "look angles"
• Accurate distance determination on earth geoids

and also develops general software routines for business applications.

GAOA had developed and marketed several of its applications, including: MaxPaytoOrbit and OrbSim2 for DOS between 1988 and 1995.  OrbSim2 has been completely rewritten as OrbSim2W for use in the Windows environment and incorporates many new features and greater ease of use. OrbSim2W for Windows is now ready for shipment.  OrbSim2 for DOS is available by special order. If interested please fill out the reply form, by making a selection at the left, or by sending an email query.

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