Signal processing requirements for a space-borne radar for detecting orbital debris

George Dickey Arndt; Brian A. Bourgeois; J. R. Carl; I. Paz

doi:10.1117/12.177652

8 June 1994 Signal processing requirements for a space-borne radar for detecting orbital debris

George Dickey Arndt, Brian A. Bourgeois, J. R. Carl, I. Paz

Proceedings Volume 2214, Space Instrumentation and Dual-Use Technologies; (1994) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.177652
Event: SPIE's International Symposium on Optical Engineering and Photonics in Aerospace Sensing, 1994, Orlando, FL, United States

Abstract

Orbital debris in low-earth-orbit poses an increasing threat to the Space Station. A combined ground-based/on-orbit radar detection system can provide adequate warning to minimize the collision threat. Previous studies have shown that a debris warning system must be capable of providing accurate tracking information one to two orbits in advance of a possible conjunction (collision). An on-board sensor (radar) is the most cost effective method for getting this updated tracking information.

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George Dickey Arndt, Brian A. Bourgeois, J. R. Carl, and I. Paz "Signal processing requirements for a space-borne radar for detecting orbital debris", Proc. SPIE 2214, Space Instrumentation and Dual-Use Technologies, (8 June 1994); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.177652

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