Orbital Debris Observation via Laser Illuminated Optical Measurement Techniques

Makoto Takawa (Kyushu University), Toshiya Hanada (Kyushu University), Kozue Hashimoto (IHI Corporation), Yukihito Kitazawa (IHI Corporation), Aritsune Kawabe (IHI Corporation)

Keywords: Orbital Debris , Optical Observation , Laser Illuminated

Abstract:

This paper focused on evaluation of space-based observation system with several observation scenarios. In order to conduct calculation, we assumed optical sensors specification. According to calculation using sample client satellite and/or TLE data sets, we summarize several results as initial evaluation. Next, we also evaluate dominancy of parameters in some scenarios. Finally, we conclude initial guiding principle of space-based observation system.

Date of Conference: September 14-17, 2010

Track: Orbital Debris

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