Historical overview of optical space object identification

John V. Lambert; Kenneth E. Kissell

doi:10.1117/12.405772

31 October 2000 Historical overview of optical space object identification

John V. Lambert, Kenneth E. Kissell

Proceedings Volume 4091, Imaging Technology and Telescopes; (2000) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.405772
Event: International Symposium on Optical Science and Technology, 2000, San Diego, CA, United States

Abstract

Beginning with the launch of Sputnik in 1957, the United States Air Force has actively pursued the development and application of optical sensor technology for the detection, tracking, and monitoring of artificial satellites. Until the mid-1980s, these activities were conducted within various Air Force Research and development agencies which supplied data to the operational components on a 'contributing' basis. This paper traces the early evolution of the optical space surveillance technologies from the experimental sensors into the current operationally deployed systems. The contributions of the participating organizations and facilities is reviewed with special emphasis on the development of techniques for the identification and monitoring of spacecraft using optical imagery and signatures.

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John V. Lambert and Kenneth E. Kissell "Historical overview of optical space object identification", Proc. SPIE 4091, Imaging Technology and Telescopes, (31 October 2000); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.405772

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