Michael Roggemann (Michigan Technological University and Pacific Defense Solutions), Kris Hamada (Pacific Defense Solutions), Kim Luu (Air Force Research Laboratory), Venkata Rao Gudimetla (Air Force Research Laboratory), Randy Cortez (Pacific Defense Solutions), L. William Bradford (Pacific Defense Solutions), David Thompson (Los Alamos National Laboratory), Robert Shirey (Los Alamos National Laboratory)
Keywords: Imaging
Abstract:
The remarkable temporal resolution of the Remote Ultra‐Low Light Imaging (RULLI) sensor developed by Los Alamos National Laboratory has led to interest in exploiting this capability to perform 3‐D imaging of satellites for improved Space Situational Awareness (SSA). Such a system would require a pulsed laser illuminator combined with an adaptive optics system. We have developed a simulation of such a system and present a discussion of the model and preliminary results. These results show that 3‐D imaging is a potentially powerful tool for understanding the orientation and configuration of satellites.
Date of Conference: September 16-19, 2008
Track: Imaging