Laser & Optoelectronics Progress, Volume. 52, Issue 7, 71203(2015)
Combined Tracking and Orbit Determination for Space Objects Using Laser and Optics Measurements
The non-cooperative object using satellite laser ranging (SLR) is in developing period and the orbit predictions are not precise enough. The effective data are not enough to determine a precise orbit. Therefore, it is proposed that precise orbit determination of non-cooperative objects can be achieved by combining the SLR range data with optical observation data. The results of the experiment using single station SLR data of Ajisai and Jason-1 satellite prove that the precision of combined orbit determination increases one order of magnitude than the optical orbit determination, and then the orbit prediction with high precision for non-cooperative objects can be achieved. The result has significant value for promoting the laser range of non-cooperative objects to reach a well conventional operation state.
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Sun Mingguo, Gao Pengqi, Shen Ming, Li Zhenwei, Yang Datao, Guo Xiaozhong, Yu Huanhuan, Zhou Weiping, Zhao You. Combined Tracking and Orbit Determination for Space Objects Using Laser and Optics Measurements[J]. Laser & Optoelectronics Progress, 2015, 52(7): 71203
Category: Instrumentation, Measurement and Metrology
Received: Jan. 13, 2015
Accepted: --
Published Online: Jun. 26, 2015
The Author Email: Mingguo Sun (sunmg@bao.ac.cn)