Evaluation Framework for Cislunar Space Domain Awareness (SDA) Systems

Abstract

Cislunar space is of increasing international interest, requiring expansion of existing Space Traffic Management (STM) functions. This research applies model-based systems engineering (MBSE) to assess performance and cost of a multiple cislunar SDA systems of systems. The test case architecture consists of a single satellite in an L1 Lyapunov orbit. Detection, track, and cost metrics are developed and physics of cislunar SDA are examined. Solar exclusion angles, solar phase angle, and lunar exclusion angles are play a large role in system performance. Lunar exclusion angles render ground-based observers useless. This research shows high utility for LEO constellations in the synodic plane.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Feb 01, 2019
Accession Number
AD1100878

Entities

People

  • Simon R. Knister

Organizations

  • Air Force Institute of Technology

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • Sensors
  • Space
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Algorithms
  • Artificial Satellites
  • Detection
  • Detectors
  • Earth Orbits
  • Engineering
  • Equations Of Motion
  • Genetic Algorithms
  • Geosynchronous Orbits
  • Geosynchronous Satellites
  • Jet Propulsion
  • Range Finding
  • Space Objects
  • Spacecraft
  • Systems Engineering
  • United States

Fields of Study

  • Engineering

Readers

  • Applied Combinatorial Optimization and Logic Circuit Design.
  • Software Engineering.
  • Solar Physics

Technology Areas

  • Space
  • Space - Orbital Debris
  • Space - Space Objects