&lt;title&gt;U.S./Russian microsatellite for calibration of active ground-based optical collectors&lt;/title&gt;

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

doi:10.1117/12.405786

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“…Furthermore, we are currently in the process of improving our lidar with the purchase of a higher power laser. [ Trackinglranginglsurveillance With the fast-tracking mount, a 2m lidar system could be modified for ranging off satellites [7,8]. Data collected from these experiments would help us understand the complex relationship between solar activity and atmospheric drag on low-Earth satellites which in turn improves the tracking of objects in orbit.…”

Section: Lidarmentioning

confidence: 99%

USAF Academy Fast-Tracking Telescope

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Buzasi

Chun

et al. 2008

2008 IEEE Aerospace Conference

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We are currently building a new 2m optical observatory at the United States Air Force Academy. Our aim is to create a ground based facility capable of tracking and imaging low Earth and astronomical objects. In conjunction with the Laser and Optics Research Center at the Academy, we can leverage lasers with an extensive range of wavelengths, powers and temporal profiles. This will make it possible to conduct a wide range of experiments involving optical ranging, communications and characterization of satellites. Plans are also being considered to use the telescope to improve the capabilities of a pre-existing thermometric lidar as well as developing innovative lidars for atmospheric analysis and relativistic studies. Future telescope research will also incorporate adaptive optics technologies being developed in the Department of Physics. The telescope will also greatly enhance the astronomical studies of cadets and faculty'2.

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Section: Lidarmentioning

confidence: 99%