Analysis of angle data extraction techniques for electro-optical satellite tracking
Document Type
Conference Proceeding
Publication Date
8-4-2014
Abstract
In the last several years multiple methods have been developed to extract streak data from astronomical images. Once the streak has been isolated angle data can be extracted, through astrometry, and orbits can be calculated using a number of methods. This work examines several methods for performing this angle extraction to determine a best practice when seeking position data from serendipitous streaks gathered by telescopes in sidereal tracking mode. The results objectively demonstrate the strengths and weaknesses of each method and conclude that a pinhole camera model is sufficient for accurate angle extraction from sources providing limited meta-data for the sensor.
Source Publication
AIAA/AAS Astrodynamics Specialist Conference 2014
Recommended Citation
Bellows, C. T., Black, J. T., & Jennings, A. L. (2014). Analysis of angle data extraction techniques for electro-optical satellite tracking. AIAA/AAS Astrodynamics Specialist Conference 2014, AIAA 2014-4367. https://doi.org/10.2514/6.2014-4367
Comments
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Author note: Charlie Bellows was enrolled in a student at the time of this conference. (AFIT-ENY-DS-15-S-054, September 2015)
Session: Orbital Debris, Collision Avoidance, and Space Situational Awareness I