Chasing space debris, missiles & satellites – using ground systems. Tracking & high-res imaging systems for high proper motion space objects.
- Paper number
IAC-15,A6,IP,8,x29058
- Author
Mr. Ido Bareket, Israel
- Year
2015
- Abstract
Since work began on constructing the International space station (ISS) – in 1998, a huge amount of structure has been added to it. The first model, Zarya, was an un-screwed unit just 12.6M long and 4.1M wide. Now, 17 years later, the ISS is a very sustainable spacecraft, with a habitatable modules and a massive solar array. Its large size and low-Earth orbit make it an optimal manmade-space-tracking target, with an angular size that can be as double as Jupiter. In our presentation we will present several methods for ground based missiles & satellites tracking – using optical systems. We will discuss about innovative platforms that enable continues imaging of High altitude & high proper motion objects (FMOs) in space in high-res. The lecture topics shall emphasize missiles and satellites tracking. We will also discuss NEO and PHA asteroids tracking & imaging programs. Technical discussion will also be given on tracking platforms, extremely high FPS cameras considerations and suitable optical elements.
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