Autor:	Robert D. Culp, Kira Jorgensen, Ian J. Gravseth, John V. Lambert
Rok vydání:	1999
Předmět:	Spacecraft business.industry Optical measurements Geosynchronous orbit Process (computing) Observable Debris Geography Physics::Space Physics Astrophysics::Earth and Planetary Astrophysics business Space debris Remote sensing Medium Earth orbit
Zdroj:	Space Debris. 1:113-125
ISSN:	1388-3828
DOI:	10.1023/a:1026526428303
Popis:	Knowledge of the observable properties of orbital debris is necessary to validate debris models for both the low Earth orbit (LEO) and the geosynchronous Earth orbit (GEO). Current methods determine the size and mass of orbital debris based on knowledge or assumption of the material type of the piece. Improvement in the knowledge of material is the goal of the research described herein. The process of using spectral absorption features to determine the material type is explored. A review of the optical measurements of orbital debris as well as current research in the area is discussed. Reflectances of common spacecraft materials are compared. The need for, and advances made possible by obtaining real data are explored. The prospects of the venture are investigated.
Databáze:	OpenAIRE
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