Optical Artificial Satellite Searches.

Abstract

This report presents a summary of the current state of optical artificial satellite searches using two telescopes. A rudimentary presentation of search strategy is given for near-stationary satellites and high inclination satellites. A complete discussion of the astrometric and photometric observing procedures necessary for identification and subsequent reacquisition is also provided. We also include a complete list of the necessary software and the minimum necessary tools that the orbital analyst requires. (Author)

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
May 02, 1979
Accession Number
ADA071248

Entities

People

  • Laurence G. Taff

Organizations

  • Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Accuracy
  • Acquisition
  • Artificial Satellites
  • Calibration
  • Celestial Mechanics
  • Computers
  • Coordinate Systems
  • Data Acquisition
  • Detection
  • Identification
  • Mathematical Analysis
  • Mechanics
  • Observation
  • Orbital Elements
  • Sequences
  • Stationary
  • Telescopes

Readers

  • Library and Information Science
  • Sensor Fusion and Tracking Systems.
  • Space Exploration and Orbital Mechanics.

Technology Areas

  • Space
  • Space - Satellites
  • Space - Space Objects