The objective of this study is to present a novel experimental laboratory design for polarimetric exploratory data analysis for the detection and discrimination of dimly lit resident space objects in the presence of starlight or cluttered luminous objects, or in the shadow of the Earth. The experimental results of this study indicate that fusion of polarimetric exploratory data analysis and Stokes parameters lead to reliable figures of merit that can be used as powerful tools for image analysis, detection, characterization, and discrimination of dim targets, under passive illumination. The outcome of this study allows for the design of planned future sensor systems through experimentation, modeling, and simulation, enabling the more accurate assessment of sensor requirements for space-to-space and Earth-to-space sensing of dimly lit resident space objects as well as anticipated sensor detection and discrimination potential.
Novel Laboratory Design of Passive Enhanced Surveillance System of Resident Space Objects
Journal of Spacecraft and Rockets ; 55 , 1 ; 143-152
01.01.2018
Aufsatz (Zeitschrift)
Elektronische Ressource
Englisch
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