Photometry of Artificial Satellites Application to the Ground Electro-Optical Deep Space Surveillance (GEODSS) Program.

Abstract

This note defines the basic concept of an astronomical photometric system and examines it in the context of the GEODSS program. Several different systems are developed, each to fit a particular part of the overall mission for photometry in the GEODSS program. The different kinds of errors arising in each system are examined and their impact upon the goals of GEODSS photometry is assessed. Of particular note is the role of aliasing in the photometry of artificial satellites. It is concluded that if care is taken, photometry can be a useful part of the GEODSS program. (Author)

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Oct 09, 1979
Accession Number
ADA078675

Entities

People

  • John M. Sorvari

Organizations

  • Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Space

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Accuracy
  • Air Masses
  • Artificial Satellites
  • Bandwidth
  • Calibration
  • Classification
  • Composite Materials
  • Data Processing
  • Detection
  • Detectors
  • Frequency
  • Materials
  • Measurement
  • Photometry
  • Radiation
  • Shot Noise
  • Solar Panels

Readers

  • Astronomy/Astrophysics
  • Circadian Sleep-Wake Regulation and Chronobiology
  • Systems Analysis and Design

Technology Areas

  • Space
  • Space - Space Objects