Improving the knowledge of the orbital population New technical means of space debris monitoring
Publisher DOI
Abstract
Space objects monitoring data represents the foundation of any Space Traffic Management system, as it provides
inputs both for operational needs (e.g. collision avoidance), but also to space debris models to assess the status
and evolution of the debris environment. The current paper provides an overview of current techniques used for
space object observation, ranging from radar to in-situ system, together with a survey of emerging technologies
and recommendations for evolution in view of observed trends in space operations (e.g. need for improved
collision avoidance data, increase in rideshare missions, development of active debris removal and servicing
missions).
inputs both for operational needs (e.g. collision avoidance), but also to space debris models to assess the status
and evolution of the debris environment. The current paper provides an overview of current techniques used for
space object observation, ranging from radar to in-situ system, together with a survey of emerging technologies
and recommendations for evolution in view of observed trends in space operations (e.g. need for improved
collision avoidance data, increase in rideshare missions, development of active debris removal and servicing
missions).
Date Issued
2024-10
Publication Type
Article
Subject(s)
Subjects
Space traffic management
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STM
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Orbital debris
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Monitoring
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Trackability
Language(s)
en
Author(s)
Letizia, Francesca | |
Metz, Manuel | |
Faucher, Pascal | |
Krag, Holger | |
Jing, Liu | |
Ramos, Maria Antonia | |
Sanchez Ortiz, Noelia | |
Srivastava, Smiriti |
Journal
Acta Astronautica
Publisher
Elsevier
ISSN
0094-5765
Access(Rights)
restricted