Laser & Optoelectronics Progress, Volume. 58, Issue 22, 2230001(2021)

Application of Multiple Spectral Observation Methods of Space Targets

Shiyu Deng1,2, Chengzhi Liu1,4、*, Yong Tan3、**, Delong Liu1, Chunxu Jiang3, Zhe Kang1, Zhenwei Li1, Cunbo Fun1,4, Chengwei Zhu1, Nan Zhang1, Long Chen1,2, Bingli Niu1,2, and Zhong Lü3
Author Affiliations
  • 1Changchun Observatory, National Astronomical Observators, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Changchun, Jilin 130117, China
  • 2University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, China
  • 3School of Science, Changchun University of Science and Technology, Changchun, Jilin 130022, China
  • 4Key Laboratory of Space Object & Debris Observation, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Nanjing, Jiangsu 210008, China;
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    Figures & Tables(20)
    Overall schematic of optical telescope
    Limitation test of 1.2 m large-aperture optical telescope. (a) Pointing path of telescope with curve indicating trajectory and straight line indicating pointing target of telescope; (b) tracking results of telescope
    Optical schematic of grating spectrometer
    Diagram of telescope with single-slit grating spectrometer. (a) Schematic of equipment assembly; (b) single-slit grating spectrometer mounted on optical telescope focus system
    Polaris spectra obtained by method one. (a) First observation; (c) second observation
    Spectrum of 5.80 magnitude star
    Optical schematic of fiber spectrometer
    Diagram of telescope with optical fiber spectrometer. (a) Schematic of equipment assembly; (b) terminal box with optical fiber through collimator; (c) front side of spectrometer
    Polaris spectra obtained by method two. (a) First round; (b) second round
    Measured spectra of stars with different magnitudes. (a1)(a2) 5 magnitude; (b1)(b2) 6 magnitude; (c1)(c2) 7 magnitude; (d1)(d2) 8 magnitude
    Optical schematic diagram of sCMOS camera imaging spectrometer with liquid crystal tunable filter
    Filter spectrometer camera. (a) Schematic of equipment assembly; (b) liquid crystal tunable filter; (c) sCMOS camera
    Polaris spectrum obtained by method three
    Images of target at different wavelengths
    Brightness of target in Fig. 14 versus wavelength
    Spectral data of GEO target. (a) First round; (b) second round
    • Table 1. Technical parameters of 1.2 m large-aperture spatial optical telescope

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      Table 1. Technical parameters of 1.2 m large-aperture spatial optical telescope

      ParameterContent
      Aperture size≥ 1200 mm
      Prime focusFocal length >2000 mm, field ≥1.5°×1.5°, efficiency ≥70%
      Cassegrain focusFocal length <9195 mm, field ≥11'×11', efficiency ≥70%
      Tracking speedAzimuth velocity ≥6(°)/s, altitude speed ≥2(°)/s, acceleration ≥1(°)/s2
      Tracking accuracy0.2(″)/10 s for star, and ~5″ for space target
      Pointing accuracy≤ 5″
      Axis rotation rangePosition: ± 270°Altitude: 0--95°
    • Table 2. Configuration list of guiding system

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      Table 2. Configuration list of guiding system

      ElementTypeManufacturerTechnical index
      Guiding scopeLX800 ACFMeadeOptical design: RC foldback system with aspheric correction mirror
      Aperture size: 12 inch
      Focal length: 2438 mm, f/8
      Resolution: 0.38″
      Primary /secondary mirror material: low elongation borosilicate glass
      Correction mirror material: broad-spectrum high-transparency borosilicate float glass
      Optical coating: ultra high temperature ceramics
      Part: f/5zoomTypical narrow field of view with zoom: 57.2'×45.8'
      CameraKL4040FLIPhotosensitive chip: sCMOS
      Photosensitive method: front illuminated
      Number of pixels: 4096×4096
      Pixel size: 9 μm×9 μm
      Chip size: 52.1 mm
      Full well electron: 7e-×104
      Maximum transmission frequency: 24 frame/s
      Maximum readout noise: 3.7e-
      Highest quantum efficiency: 74%
      Wind cooling temperature: at least 40 ℃
      Dark current: 0.15e- @-20 ℃
    • Table 3. Equipment parameters

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      Table 3. Equipment parameters

      InstrumentManufacturerTechnical index
      LCTFCRiSpectral range: 400--720 nm
      Bandwidth(full width at half maximum): 10 nm
      Minimum jump spectral width: 1 nm
      Minimum jump time: 50 ms
      Operating temperature: 10--40 ℃
      Instrument size: 3.36 inch×1.95 inch×2.01 inch
      Field of view: 7.5° half-angle
      Maximum amount of light: 500 mW/cm2
      Caliber size: 35 mm
      CameraHAMAMATSUResolution: 2048×2048
      Pixel area: 6.5 μm×6.5 μm
      Peak quantum efficiency: 82% @560 nm
      Readout noise: 1.0 median
      Bit depth: 16 bit
      Maximum frame rate: 40 frame/s
      Ceramic thermostatHomemadeTemperature control range: -5--80 ℃
      Direct voltage: 24 V
      Power consumption: 120 W
    • Table 4. Performance comparison of different methods

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      Table 4. Performance comparison of different methods

      PerformanceProject 1Project 2Project 3
      Equipment costHighMediumMedium
      Optical path debugging degreeHighHighLow
      Obtained light intensityMediumLowHigh
      Adjustable observation bandLowHighHigh
      Degree of data processingMediumMediumHigh
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    Shiyu Deng, Chengzhi Liu, Yong Tan, Delong Liu, Chunxu Jiang, Zhe Kang, Zhenwei Li, Cunbo Fun, Chengwei Zhu, Nan Zhang, Long Chen, Bingli Niu, Zhong Lü. Application of Multiple Spectral Observation Methods of Space Targets[J]. Laser & Optoelectronics Progress, 2021, 58(22): 2230001

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    Paper Information

    Category: Spectroscopy

    Received: Nov. 24, 2020

    Accepted: Feb. 1, 2021

    Published Online: Nov. 10, 2021

    The Author Email: Chengzhi Liu (lcz@cho.ac.cn), Yong Tan (laser95111@126.com)

    DOI:10.3788/LOP202158.2230001

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