Design of an Orbital Inspection Satellite

Abstract

The need for the inspection of space objects by satellite is identified. The historical and legal context of the inspection satellite is discussed and its implications on the design of the satellite are understood. Systems engineering tools are used to identify the basic design of an orbital inspection satellite. The satellite is partitioned into six major subsystems for analysis. The interactions between subsystem is investigated. An orbital inspection satellite composed of the best systems and supporting subsystems is described. Finally, recommendations for further study and the impact of key decisions are described.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Dec 01, 1986
Accession Number
ADA179115

Entities

People

  • Harold D. Getzelman

Organizations

  • Air Force Institute of Technology

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Space

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Artificial Satellites
  • Astronautics
  • Cameras
  • Detection
  • Detectors
  • Electric Propulsion
  • Engineers
  • Guidance
  • Heat Energy
  • Navigation
  • Reconnaissance Satellites
  • Space Objects
  • Space Systems
  • Spacecraft
  • Systems Engineering
  • Warning Systems

Fields of Study

  • Engineering

Readers

  • Software Engineering
  • Space Exploration and Orbital Mechanics.
  • Systems Analysis and Design

Technology Areas

  • Space
  • Space - Satellites