Improving the knowledge of the orbital population New technical means of space debris monitoring

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 ove...

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Published in:Acta astronautica 2024-10, Vol.223, p.734-740
Main Authors: Letizia, Francesca, Metz, Manuel, Faucher, Pascal, Krag, Holger, Jing, Liu, Ramos, Maria Antonia, Sanchez Ortiz, Noelia, Schildknecht, Thomas, Srivastava, Smiriti
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Monitoring
Orbital debris
Space traffic management
STM
Trackability
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Summary: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). •An overview about observation techniques to monitor and track space debris.•Reviews on-going developments.•Provides recommendations for improved trackability.
ISSN:0094-5765
DOI:10.1016/j.actaastro.2024.06.028