Preliminary Comparative Assessment of L2 and L3 Surveillance Using Select Cislunar Periodic Orbits

Authors

Jacob Dahlke, Air Force Institute of Technology
Adam P. Wilmer, Air Force Institute of Technology
Robert A. Bettinger, Air Force Institute of TechnologyFollow

Document Type

Conference Proceeding

Publication Date

8-8-2022

Abstract

Space Domain Awareness (SDA) in the cislunar environment is an area of growing demand due to the increased interest in the region. However, there is limited analysis on the efficacy of satellites in the cislunar domain to perform surveillance and also to be tracked. The present study investigates both target satellites and surveillance satellites in periodic orbits throughout the cislunar domain to evaluate the efficacy of SDA in this region. Specific assessments include target satellites in periodic orbits around L2 and L3 and sensor satellites in periodic orbits around L4, L5, and “touring orbits” that covers the entire cislunar region.

Comments

Conference Session: Space Domain Awareness I

Source Publication

2022 AAS/AIAA Astrodynamics Specialist Conference

Recommended Citation

Dahlke, J., Wilmer, A. P., & Bettinger, R. A. (2022). Preliminary Comparative Assessment of L2 and L3 Surveillance Using Select Cislunar Periodic Orbits. 2022 AAS/AIAA Astrodynamics Specialist Conference, Session: Space Domain Awareness I, AAS 22-640.