Accession Number:
ADA071248
Title:
Optical Artificial Satellite Searches.
Descriptive Note:
Project rept.,
Corporate Author:
MASSACHUSETTS INST OF TECH LEXINGTON LINCOLN LAB
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Report Date:
1979-05-02
Pagination or Media Count:
48.0
Abstract:
This report presents a summary of the current state of optical artificial satellite searches using two telescopes. A rudimentary presentation of search strategy is given for near-stationary satellites and high inclination satellites. A complete discussion of the astrometric and photometric observing procedures necessary for identification and subsequent reacquisition is also provided. We also include a complete list of the necessary software and the minimum necessary tools that the orbital analyst requires. Author
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Subject Categories:
- Celestial Mechanics
- Acoustic Detection and Detectors