Ouail Albarait, Air Force Research Laboratory Directed Energy Directorate, Don M. Payne, Air Force Research Laboratory Directed Energy Directorate, Paul D. LeVan, Air Force Research Laboratory Directed Energy Directorate, Khanh K. Luu, Air Force Research Laboratory Directed Energy Directorate, Earl Spillar, Air Force Research Laboratory Directed Energy Directorate, Wes Freiwald, Integrity Applications Inc, Kris Hamada, Integrity Applications Inc, Jeff Houchard, Integrity Applications Inc
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Abstract:
In an effort to achieve timelier indications of anomalous object behaviors in geosynchronous earth orbit, a Planning Capability Concept (PCC) for a “Wide Eye-Narrow Eye” (WE-NE) telescope network has been established. The PCC addresses the problem of providing continuous and operationally robust, layered and cost-effective, Space Situational Awareness (SSA) that is focused on monitoring deep space for anomalous behaviors. It does this by first detecting the anomalies with wide field of regard systems, and then providing reliable handovers for detailed observational follow-up by another optical asset. WENESSA will explore the added value of such a system to the existing Space Surveillance Network (SSN). The study will assess and quantify the degree to which the PCC completely fulfills, or improves or augments, these deep space knowledge deficiencies relative to current operational systems.
Date of Conference: September 19-22, 2017
Track: Poster