Ground Target Location Errors Derived from Measurements Collected from a Variety of Hypothetical Satellite Sentinel Systems

Abstract

A large number of symmetric circular orbit satellite constellations were tested for their worth in providing continuous surveillance of five selected corps-sized regions over various parts of the world. The results of this work when combined with results from a previous report can be used to evaluate the target location mensuration capability of a variety of target mensuration systems located on satellite platforms defined by the constellations. Keywords: Area coverage; Space surveillance systems; Slant range; Satellite constellations; Target location; Stellar camera; Real time attitude.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 01, 1989
Accession Number
ADA209523

Entities

People

  • Michael A. Crombie

Organizations

  • Geospatial Research Laboratory

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Space

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Abstracts
  • Accuracy
  • Artificial Satellites
  • Circular Orbits
  • Classification
  • Databases
  • Detectors
  • Error Analysis
  • Global Positioning Systems
  • Identification
  • Measurement
  • Orientation (Direction)
  • Satellite Constellations
  • Security
  • Slant Range
  • Standards
  • Target Tracking

Fields of Study

  • Engineering
  • Physics

Readers

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

Technology Areas

  • Space
  • Space - Satellites
  • Space - Space Objects