Requirements :
  A Java 1.4 virtual machine. Since IridiumFlares 0.9, the version 1.5 of the JVM is strongly recommanded
  The Java3d package

These applications can be downloaded from http://java.sun.com

Installation :
  Download the binary package
  Unzip
  iridiumflares.jar is the executable package. You can execute it with the following command : java -jar iridiumflares.jar
  Click on the Update button of the Elements panel to download the latest version of the definition of the orbital elements.