U.S./Russian microsatellite for calibration of active ground-based optical collectors

Details U.S./Russian microsatellite for calibration of active ground-based optical collectors U.S./Russian microsatellite for calibration of active ground-based optical collectors

Oct 2000

adsabs.harvard.edu/cgi-bin/nph-data_query?bibcode=2000spie.4091..278v&link_type=abstract

Proc. SPIE Vol. 4091, p. 278-282, Imaging Technology and Telescopes, James W. Bilbro; James B. Breckinridge; Richard A. Carreras

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A micro-satellite, designed to aid ground-based laser imaging, ranging, and sensing systems as a calibration target, has been constructed and is scheduled to be launched in the fall of 2000. This low-earth orbit satellite carries a set of retro- reflectors (for visible and near-infrared wavelengths) that present a spatially extended target to sites on the ground. Several of the reflectors also impart a polarization signature to the reflected laser light. This paper discusses the specifications of the retro-reflectors, positioning of the reflectors on the satellite structure, passive control of the vehicle orientation, and ground-pattern characteristics of the reflected light.

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