The purpose of this theoretical study carried out under CNES contract is to analyze the feasibility of small space debris detection and classification with an optical sensor on-board micro-satellite. Technical solutions based on active and passive sensors are analyzed and compared. For the most appropriated concept an optimization was made and theoretical performances in terms of number of detection versus class of diameter were calculated. Finally we give some preliminary physical sensor features to illustrate the concept (weight, volume, consumption,…).
Micro-satellite for space debris observation by optical sensors
International Conference on Space Optics — ICSO 2000 ; 2000 ; Toulouse Labège,France
Proc. SPIE ; 10569
2017-11-21
Conference paper
Electronic Resource
English
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