Technical Papers – Optical Systems
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Deep Space Wide Area Search Strategies
(2017)
Michael Capps, Colorado State University, 1st LtJulian McCafferty, Air Force Maui Optical & Supercomputing Site (AMOS)
Michael Capps, Colorado State University, 1st LtJulian McCafferty, Air Force Maui Optical & Supercomputing Site (AMOS)
Keywords: SSA, autonomous, telescope, Maui, AMOS
Event-based Sensing for Space Situational Awareness
(2017)
Gregory Cohen, The MARCS Institute for Brain, Behavior and Development - Western Sydney University, Saeed Afshar, The MARCS Institute for Brain, Behavior and Development - Western Sydney University, André van Schaik, The MARCS Institute for Brain, Behavior and Development - Western Sydney University, Andrew Wabnitz, National Security and Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance Division - Defence Science and Technology Group, Travis Bessell, National Security and Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance Division - Defence Science and Technology Group, Mark Rutten, National Security and Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance Division - Defence Science and Technology Group, Brittany Morreale, United States Air Force
Gregory Cohen, The MARCS Institute for Brain, Behavior and Development - Western Sydney University, Saeed Afshar, The MARCS Institute for Brain, Behavior and Development - Western Sydney University, André van Schaik, The MARCS Institute for Brain, Behavior and Development - Western Sydney University, Andrew Wabnitz, National Security and Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance Division - Defence Science and Technology Group, Travis Bessell, National Security and Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance Division - Defence Science and Technology Group, Mark Rutten, National Security and Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance Division - Defence Science and Technology Group, Brittany Morreale, United States Air Force
Keywords: SSA, Event-based camera, Daytime operations, Silicon retinas
Image Reconstruction from Data Collected with an Imaging Interferometer
(2017)
Zachary J. DeSantis, Lockheed Martin Space Systems Company, Sam T. Thurman, Lockheed Martin Space Systems Company, Troy T. Hix, Lockheed Martin Space Systems Company, Chad E. Ogden, Lockheed Martin Space Systems Company
Zachary J. DeSantis, Lockheed Martin Space Systems Company, Sam T. Thurman, Lockheed Martin Space Systems Company, Troy T. Hix, Lockheed Martin Space Systems Company, Chad E. Ogden, Lockheed Martin Space Systems Company
Keywords: Image Reconstruction, Imaging Interferomery
Plasma Spectroscopy CubeSat: A Demonstration of On-Orbit Electric Propulsion System Diagnostics
(2017)
Jennifer Hudson, Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering - Western Michigan University, Kristina Lemmer, Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering - Western Michigan University
Jennifer Hudson, Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering - Western Michigan University, Kristina Lemmer, Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering - Western Michigan University
Keywords: Plasma diagnostics, electric propulsion, CubeSat
QuadCam – A Quadruple Polarimetric Camera for Space Situational Awareness
(2017)
Jovan Skuljan, Defence Technology Agency
Jovan Skuljan, Defence Technology Agency
Keywords: Polarimetric signatures, space situational awareness
StereoSCIDAR System for Improvement of Adaptive Optics Space Debris-tracking Activities
(2017)
Elliott Thorn, Research School of Astronomy and Astrophysics - The Australian National University, Visa Korkiakoski, Research School of Astronomy and Astrophysics - The Australian National University, Doris Grosse, Research School of Astronomy and Astrophysics - The Australian National University, Francis Bennet, Research School of Astronomy and Astrophysics - The Australian National University, Francois Rigaut, Research School of Astronomy and Astrophysics - The Australian National University, Celine d'Orgeville, Research School of Astronomy and Astrophysics - The Australian National University, Josephine Munro, Research School of Astronomy and Astrophysics - The Australian National University, Craig Smith, Electro Optic Systems (EOS)
Elliott Thorn, Research School of Astronomy and Astrophysics - The Australian National University, Visa Korkiakoski, Research School of Astronomy and Astrophysics - The Australian National University, Doris Grosse, Research School of Astronomy and Astrophysics - The Australian National University, Francis Bennet, Research School of Astronomy and Astrophysics - The Australian National University, Francois Rigaut, Research School of Astronomy and Astrophysics - The Australian National University, Celine d'Orgeville, Research School of Astronomy and Astrophysics - The Australian National University, Josephine Munro, Research School of Astronomy and Astrophysics - The Australian National University, Craig Smith, Electro Optic Systems (EOS)
Keywords: SCIDAR, atmospheric turbulence, scintillation, space situational awareness
Towards Routine Uncued Surveillance of Small Objects at and near Geostationary Orbit with Small Telescopes
(2017)
Peter Zimmer, J.T. McGraw and Associates LLC, John T. McGraw, J.T. McGraw and Associates LLC, Mark R. Ackermann, J.T. McGraw and Associates LLC
Peter Zimmer, J.T. McGraw and Associates LLC, John T. McGraw, J.T. McGraw and Associates LLC, Mark R. Ackermann, J.T. McGraw and Associates LLC
Keywords: SSA, telescope, optical, GEO, GPU, CMOS
Developing Geostationary Satellite Imaging at the Navy Precision Optical Interferometer
(2015)
Gerard van Belle, Lowell Observatory, Gerard T. van Belle, Lowell Observatory, Kaspar von Braun, Lowell Observatory, J. Thomas Armstrong, Naval Research Laboratory, Ellyn K. Baines, Naval Research Laboratory, Henrique R. Schmitt, Naval Research Laboratory, Anders M. Jorgensen, Global Research Enterprises, Nicolas Elias, OAM Solutions, David Mozurkewich, Seabrook Engineering, Rebecca Oppenheimer, American Museum of Natural History, Sergio Restaino, Naval Research Laboratory
Gerard van Belle, Lowell Observatory, Gerard T. van Belle, Lowell Observatory, Kaspar von Braun, Lowell Observatory, J. Thomas Armstrong, Naval Research Laboratory, Ellyn K. Baines, Naval Research Laboratory, Henrique R. Schmitt, Naval Research Laboratory, Anders M. Jorgensen, Global Research Enterprises, Nicolas Elias, OAM Solutions, David Mozurkewich, Seabrook Engineering, Rebecca Oppenheimer, American Museum of Natural History, Sergio Restaino, Naval Research Laboratory
Keywords: Optical Systems
Early CAL/VAL Process for an Optical Tracking System by Korea
(2015)
Jung Hyun Jo, Korea University of Science and Technology, Korea Astronomy and Space Science Institute, Jin Choi, Korea University of Science and Technology, Korea Astronomy and Space Science Institute, Ju Young Son, Korea University of Science and Technology, Korea Astronomy and Space Science Institute, Korea Airforce, Sun Youp Park, Korea Astronomy and Space Science Institute, Jang Hyun Park, Korea Astronomy and Space Science Institute
Jung Hyun Jo, Korea University of Science and Technology, Korea Astronomy and Space Science Institute, Jin Choi, Korea University of Science and Technology, Korea Astronomy and Space Science Institute, Ju Young Son, Korea University of Science and Technology, Korea Astronomy and Space Science Institute, Korea Airforce, Sun Youp Park, Korea Astronomy and Space Science Institute, Jang Hyun Park, Korea Astronomy and Space Science Institute
Keywords: optical satellite tracking system,orbit determination,calibration andvalidation,LEO satellite
SPIDER: Next Generation Chip Scale Imaging Sensor
(2015)
Alan Duncan, Lockheed Martin, Rick Kendrick, Lockheed Martin, Sam Thurman, Lockheed Martin, Danielle Wuchenich, Lockheed Martin, Ryan P. Scott, UC Davis, S. J. B. Yoo, UC Davis, Tiehui Su, UC Davis, Runxiang Yu, UC Davis, Chad Ogden, Lockheed Martin, Roberto Proietti, UC Davis
Alan Duncan, Lockheed Martin, Rick Kendrick, Lockheed Martin, Sam Thurman, Lockheed Martin, Danielle Wuchenich, Lockheed Martin, Ryan P. Scott, UC Davis, S. J. B. Yoo, UC Davis, Tiehui Su, UC Davis, Runxiang Yu, UC Davis, Chad Ogden, Lockheed Martin, Roberto Proietti, UC Davis
Keywords: imaging sensor, nanophotonics, CMOS, silicon chip, low SWAP, next generation, nanotechnology
The Fundamental Role of Wide-Field Imaging in Space Situational Awareness
(2015)
John McGraw, J.T. McGraw and Associates, LLC, Mark R. Ackermann, JTMA, Peter Zimmer, JTMA
John McGraw, J.T. McGraw and Associates, LLC, Mark R. Ackermann, JTMA, Peter Zimmer, JTMA
Keywords: ssa, optical, telescope, LEO, GEO, wide field
The MetaTelescope, a System for the Detection of Objects in Low and Higher Earth Orbits
(2015)
Michel Boer, French National Centre for Scientific Research (CNRS)
Michel Boer, French National Centre for Scientific Research (CNRS)
Keywords: Optical Systems
A Ground-based Sensor to Detect GEOs Without the Use of a Laser Guide-star
(2013)
Mala Mateen (Air Force Research Laboratory)
Mala Mateen (Air Force Research Laboratory)
Keywords: Wavefront Sensor, GEO
Affordable Options for Ground-based, Large-aperture Optical Space Surveillance Systems
(2013)
Mark R. Ackermann, (Sandia National Laboratories), Rex R. Kiziah, (United States Air Force Academy), Peter C. Zimmer, (University of New Mexico), J. Douglas Beason, (Universities Space Research Association), Earl J. Spillar, (Air Force Research Laboratory), David D. Cox, (Sandia National Laboratories), John T. McGraw, (University of New Mexico), W. Thomas Vestrand, (Los Alamos National Laboratory), Mark Weeks, (Bay Area Termite)
Mark R. Ackermann, (Sandia National Laboratories), Rex R. Kiziah, (United States Air Force Academy), Peter C. Zimmer, (University of New Mexico), J. Douglas Beason, (Universities Space Research Association), Earl J. Spillar, (Air Force Research Laboratory), David D. Cox, (Sandia National Laboratories), John T. McGraw, (University of New Mexico), W. Thomas Vestrand, (Los Alamos National Laboratory), Mark Weeks, (Bay Area Termite)
Keywords: Space Surveillance Telescope, Space Situational Awareness
Development of Coherent Laser Radar for Space Situational Awareness Applications
(2013)
Narasimha Prasad (NASA Langley Research Center), Albert DiMarcantonio (NASA Langley Research Center), Van Rudd (Lockheed Martin Coherent Technologies)
Narasimha Prasad (NASA Langley Research Center), Albert DiMarcantonio (NASA Langley Research Center), Van Rudd (Lockheed Martin Coherent Technologies)
Keywords: Ladar, Resident Space Objects, Space situational awareness, orbit determination
GPU-accelerated Faint Streak Detection for Uncued Surveillance of LEO
(2013)
Peter C. Zimmer, (Go Green Termite, Inc., University of New Mexico), Mark R. Ackermann, (Go Green Termite, Inc., University of New Mexico), John T. McGraw, (University of New Mexico)
Peter C. Zimmer, (Go Green Termite, Inc., University of New Mexico), Mark R. Ackermann, (Go Green Termite, Inc., University of New Mexico), John T. McGraw, (University of New Mexico)
Keywords: SSA, LEO, uncued, GPU, survey, streak detection
Lens Systems for Sky Surveys and Space Surveillance
(2013)
John T. McGraw, (University of New Mexico), Mark R. Ackermann, (Sandia National Laboratories), Peter C. Zimmer, (Go Green Termite, University of New Mexico)
John T. McGraw, (University of New Mexico), Mark R. Ackermann, (Sandia National Laboratories), Peter C. Zimmer, (Go Green Termite, University of New Mexico)
Keywords: Lens, Space Surveillance, Optics, Wide-Field of View
Sizing of a Raven-class Telescope Using Performance Sensitivities
(2013)
Ryan D. Coder, (Georgia Institute of Technology), Marcus J. Holzinger, (Georgia Institute of Technology)
Ryan D. Coder, (Georgia Institute of Technology), Marcus J. Holzinger, (Georgia Institute of Technology)
Keywords: systems engineering, small telescope systems, SSA