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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.

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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

Source Publication

AIAA/AAS Astrodynamics Specialist Conference 2014

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