About this Document

This is the HTML version of the CASPER User Guide. This document includes information on installing and running CASPER (Cassini Sequence Planner) software on your workstation.  Instructions for you to execute while you are running CASPER are in boldface type, such as Click on the TARGET button.

The following are the major revisions of this document:
Version 0.00 - 7th November 1995, Tim Patterson, Cornell University

• Release of unfinished version.

Version 0.10 - 22nd November 1995, Tim Patterson, Cornell University
• Restructure into separate HTML files instead of one large document to make it easier to find items.
• Add additional description.

Version 1.0 - 30th May 1996, Tim Patterson, LPL, UofA
• Major rewrite for CASPER 1.20 release

Version 2.0 - 29th November 1996, Tim Patterson, LPL, UofA
• Major rewrite for CASPER 2.00 [unreleased version]

Version 2.01 - 25th March 1997, Tim Patterson, LPL, UofA
• Major rewrite for CASPER 2.00 Full Release

Version 2.3 - December 12, 1997, Joshua Colwell, LASP, University of Colorado
• Ported to new web site and modifications for CASPER V2.3 release.
• Reformat and update for CASPER 3.00 Full Release version 3.0- September 15, 1998, Joshua Colwell, LASP, Univ. of Colorado.
• Further updates, additions, and reorganization for CASPER 3.00 Full Release.  Release of Version 3.00 is October 23, 1998.  The User's Guide is at Version 3.0 as of that date.  Joshua Colwell.  Frames implementation and additional material by Arslan Ayari.  LASP, University of Colorado.
• Version 3.5 Kara Achen - Added mosaic definitions, target data widget, module/pointing data widget information, FAQ page, updated pictures.
• Version 4.0 Karl Brown, Joshua Colwell - Updated graphics and content for new features in CASPER Version 4.0.  November 8, 2000.