Technical Papers – SDA Systems & Instrumentation

A Benchtop Simulator for Evaluating Astronomical Observations with Object Generation and Point Spread Function Engineering

Megan Birch, Georgia Tech Research Institute and Georgia State University; Leticia Garcia Verela, Georgia State University and Instituto de Astrofisica de Canarias; Fabien Baron, Georgia State University Dept. of Physics & Astronomy

Keywords: Adaptive Optics (AO), Atmospheric turbulence, Benchtop simulation, Earth-orbiting objects, Fourier optics, Hybrid Optical Telescope (HOT), Object generator module, Optical simulation, Point Spread Function (PSF), Space surveillance systems, Spatial Light Modulators (SLMs), Spaceborne targets, Wavefront distortion corrections, Closely Spaced Objects (CSOs)

A Surprising Boost in Starlink Satellite Brightness at OpticalWavelengths During the Day

Sarah Caddy, Australian Astronomical Optics - Macquarie University; Lee Spitler, Australian Astronomical Optics - Macquarie University

Keywords: SDA, Daytime, Optical

Concept of the Korean Optical Space Surveillance Telescope System NSOS_Beta for Monitoring the High-Altitude Orbit Region

Jin Choi, Korea Astronomy and Space Science Institute (KASI); Jung Hyun Jo, KASI; Myung-Jin Kim, KASI; Dong-Goo Roh, KASI; Hong-Suh Yim, KASI

Keywords: GEO, SSA, Optical telescope

Debris Tracking Laser Network

Jose Miguel Lozano, GMV; Clara Martin, GMV; Miguel Guereñu, GMV; Javier Gil, GMV; Alejandro Sobrino, GMV; Carlos Paulete, GMV; Alejandro Alemán, GMV; Diego Escobar, GMV; Alfredo Antón, GMV; E. Janota, GMV; N. Czarnota, GMV; Martin Ploner, Digos; Emiliano Cordelli, European Space Agency; Andrea Di Mira, European Space Agency; Clemens Heese, European Space Agency; S. Metz, GMV

Keywords: laser, debris tracking

Event-based Vision Sensor Physics-Based Digital Twin for Tuning SSA Use

Masashi Nishiguchi, Purdue University; Carolin Frueh, Purdue University; Brian McReynolds, Institute of Neuroinformatics

Keywords: dynamic vision, physics-based modeling

ML-Driven Optimal Design of Multispectral Instruments for the Characterization of Resident Space Objects

Kedar Naik, BAE Systems, Space & Mission Systems; Andrew Wernersbach, BAE Systems, Space & Mission Systems; Alexandra Robinson, BAE Systems, Space & Mission Systems; Michelle Nilson, BAE Systems, Space & Mission Systems; Gary Wiemokly, BAE Systems, Space & Mission Systems; Matthew Tooth, BAE Systems, Space & Mission Systems; Raymond Wright, BAE Systems, Space & Mission Systems

Keywords: Machine learning, design optimization, material characterization, hyperspectral, multispectral, SDA, RSO classification

Novel Phased Array Laser Radar Architecture for Satellite Imaging and Identification

James Leger, University of Minnesota; Thang Hai Nam Au, University of Minnesota; Harsha Torke, University of Minnesota

Keywords: Lasar radar, Optical phased array, Imaging, Beam forming

Passive Radar for Launch and Re-Entry Support

Daniel Finch, Silentium Defence; James Palmer, Silentium Defence; Ben White, Silentium Defence; Si Tran Nguyen, Silentium Defence

Keywords: Passive radar, launch

Passive Radio Frequency Techniques & Demonstration for Space Domain Awareness

Zachary Leffke, Virginia Tech National Security Institute; Kevin Schroeder, Virginia Tech National Security Institute; Matthew Phelps, USSF SSC/SZGA; Justin Fletcher, USSF SSC/SZGA

Keywords: Passive RF, PRF, Radio, Interferometer, Polarimetry, Satellite Characterization

Physics Guided Machine Learning for Wavefront Sensing on a Hybrid Optical Telescope

Fabien Baron, Georgia State University; Douglas Hope, Georgia Tech Research Institute; Stuart Jefferies, Georgia State University; Daniel Johns, Georgia Sate University

Keywords: Imaging, Machine Learning, Wave front sensing

POLSA Sensor Network Capabilities Under Different Operating Modes

Tomasz Zubowicz, POLSA; Mikolaj Kruzynski, POLSA; Krzysztof Arminski, POLSA; Mikolaj Karawacaki, POLSA; Krzysztof Szyszka, POLSA; Marcin Teofilewicz, POLSA; Artur Makarewicz, POLSA; Edwin Wnuk, POLSA; Zygmunt Aniol, POLSA; Tymoteusz Trocki, POLSA

Keywords: sensor network, telescope array, observation strategies

Power of Persistence: Persistent Custody Through Repurposed Meteorite Trackers and Observation Processing at Real-Time Rates and Volume

Joseph Diamond, Peraton; Rich Osedacz, Peraton; Weihan Yang, Peraton; Matthew Sirocky, Peraton; Gregory Madsen, Lockheed Martin Australia; Abraham Chan, Lockheed Martin Australia; Timothy Payne, Lockheed Martin Australia; Matthew Bold, Lockheed Martin

Keywords: FireOpal, passive, persistence, custody, untasked, persistent, revisit, statistic, association, stastically-driven, real-time

Project Luciole: A Wide-Field, High-Cadence Uncued System for Comprehensive Tracking of Decimeter-Sized LEO Objects

Denis Vida, University of Western Ontario; Michael Mazur, University of Western Ontario; Peter G. Brown, University of Western Ontario; Stanimir Metchev, University of Western Ontario; David L. Clark, University of Western Ontario; Tammy Do, University of Western Ontario; Jack Zhang, University of Western Ontario; Lauchie Scott, Defence R&D Canada

Keywords: high cadence, meteor, camera, megaconstellations, open data, Canada, wide field, video

Re-Entry Event Prediction Through the Analysis of Optical Sensor Data Gathered from a Worldwide Network of Telescopes

Krzysztof Kaminski, Astronomical Observatory of the Adam Mickiewicz University; Justyna Golembiewska, Astronomical Observatory of the Adam Mickiewicz University; Monika Kaminska, Astronomical Observatory of the Adam Mickiewicz University; Edwin Wnuk, Astronomical Observatory of the Adam Mickiewicz University; Michal Zolnowski, 6ROADS; Marcin Gendek, 6ROADS; Marek Polewski, Warsaw University of Technology

Keywords: re-entry, LEO optical observations

Recovery of Periodic Signals in Event Camera Data: Theory and Empirical Results

Mark Moretto, North Carolina State University; Katherine Melbourne, University of Colorado Boulder; Marcus Holzinger, University of Colorado Boulder

Keywords: Event camera, non-resolved object characterization, SSA, vibrations, rotational state

The Falcon Telescope Network: A Newly Upgraded Global Array of Optical Telescopes

Francis Chun, USAF Academy, Department of Physics and Meteorology; Timothy Giblin, i2 Strategic Services, LLC; David Strong, Strong EO Imaging, Inc.; Benjamin Roth, USAF Academy, Department of Physics and Meteorology; Kyle Jones, Axient Corporation; Phillip Fishbein, Applied Optimization, Inc.; Anil Chaudhary, Applied Optimization, Inc.; Charles Wetterer, KBR, Inc.

Keywords: Falcon Telescope Network, Small Telescopes

The GSSAC Mission System: A New Solution for Space Objects Cataloguing From DLR

Alfonso Sancho, GMV; Artur Bialkowski, GMV; Alejandro Pastor, GMV; Christoffen Kronjäger, Deutsches Zentrum für Luft- und Raumfahrt (DLR); Jonathan Nicolai, Deutsches Zentrum für Luft- und Raumfahrt (DLR); Andreas Bachlechner, Deutsches Zentrum für Luft- und Raumfahrt (DLR)

Keywords: operational system, space surveillance and tracking, space situational awareness, space objects catalogue

Towards an All-Orbit Optical Data Service Provisioning Based on ArianeGroup Helix System

Thibault de la Villegeorges, ArianeGroup; Theophile Montagne, ArianeGroup; Gabriel Daguerre, ArianeGroup; Lancelot Panaget, ArianeGroup; Baptiste Dailly, ArianeGroup; Clement Begasse, ArianeGroup; Billy Barbier, ArianeGroup; Leo Boulard, ArianeGroup; Valentin Lemiesz, ArianeGroup; Nicolas Roux, ArianeGroup; Guillaume Delomenie, ArianeGroup

Keywords: SSA, SDA, ArianeGroup, Helix, network, tracking, survey, infrared, LEO, GEO

Ultra-Fast Real-Time Target Recognition Using a Shift, Scale, and Rotation Invariant Opto-Electronic Joint Transform Correlator

Xi Shen, Northwestern University; Julian Gamboa, Northwestern University; Tabassom Hamidfar, Northwestern University; Shamima Mitu, Northwestern University; Selim Shahriar, Northwestern University

Keywords: Image Recognition, Surveillance, Shift Invariance, Scale Invariance, Rotation Invariance, High-speed, Real-time, Digital Holography, Hybrid Opto-electronic Correlator, Joint Transform Correlator, Polar Mellin Transform