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

David G. Voelz; Jerry J. Sellers; Stephen A. Hanes; James R. Rotge; Victor D. Shargorodsky; Valeriy V. Shevchenko; Vladimir P. Vasiliev; V. A. Burmistov

doi:10.1117/12.405786

31 October 2000 U.S./Russian microsatellite for calibration of active ground-based optical collectors

David G. Voelz, Jerry J. Sellers, Stephen A. Hanes, James R. Rotge, Victor D. Shargorodsky, Valeriy V. Shevchenko, Vladimir P. Vasiliev, V. A. Burmistov

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Proceedings Volume 4091, Imaging Technology and Telescopes; (2000) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.405786
Event: International Symposium on Optical Science and Technology, 2000, San Diego, CA, United States

Abstract

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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David G. Voelz, Jerry J. Sellers, Stephen A. Hanes, James R. Rotge, Victor D. Shargorodsky, Valeriy V. Shevchenko, Vladimir P. Vasiliev, and V. A. Burmistov "U.S./Russian microsatellite for calibration of active ground-based optical collectors", Proc. SPIE 4091, Imaging Technology and Telescopes, (31 October 2000); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.405786

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