Space-Based Localization of Radio Frequency Transmitters Utilizing Macaulay Resultant and Heuristic Optimization Methods

Abstract

This research focuses on radio frequency geolocation of space objects utilizing space-based platforms. Geolocation has long been the solution for locating objects. In particular, this study examines the scenario of two cooperative receivers geolocating a transmitter in close proximity. An algorithm is developed to calculate the initial estimated transmitter location and projected orbital trajectory. The algorithm uses the Macaulay method of solving a system of polynomials as well as heuristic optimization techniques to locate a transmitter with respect to receivers at different time intervals. For the scenarios investigated, both Macaulay and heuristic optimization methods achieve initial relative orbit determination.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Mar 26, 2020
Accession Number
AD1101739

Entities

People

  • Jessica M. Wightman

Organizations

  • Air Force Institute of Technology

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Space

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Apogees
  • Artificial Satellites
  • Astronautics
  • Department Of Defense
  • Earth Orbits
  • Geosynchronous Orbits
  • Governments
  • Low Earth Orbits
  • Particle Swarm Optimization
  • Radio Frequency
  • Relative Motion
  • Space Debris
  • Space Force
  • Space Objects
  • Spacecraft
  • United States Government

Readers

  • Graph Algorithms and Convex Optimization.
  • Sensor Fusion and Tracking Systems.
  • Space Exploration and Orbital Mechanics.

Technology Areas

  • Space
  • Space - Orbital Debris