Operations of a non-stellar object tracker in space

Troels Riis, John Leif Jørgensen, Maurizio Betto

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    Abstract

    The ability to detect and track non-stellar objects by utilizing a star tracker may seem rather straight forward, as any bright object, not recognized as a star by the system is a non stellar object. However, several pitfalls and errors exist, if a reliable and robust detection is required. To test the operation, performance and robustness of such a function, the Autonomous Vision System (AVS), a fully autonomous star tracker that has flown onboard the Teamsat was equipped with several advanced features. These features included a non-stellar object detection and tracking module and an image and science data compression module. This paper describes the AVS, sensitivity, and possible detection ranges for various objects. The general description is followed by examples of images and tracking series obtained by the AVS on Teamsat.
    Original languageEnglish
    Title of host publicationProceedings of the IEEE Aerospace Conference
    Volume2
    PublisherIEEE
    Publication date1999
    Pages105-111
    ISBN (Print)0-7803-5425-7
    DOIs
    Publication statusPublished - 1999
    Event1999 IEEE Aerospace Conference - Snowmass at Aspen, CO, United States
    Duration: 7 Mar 1999 → …
    http://ieeexplore.ieee.org/xpls/abs_all.jsp?arnumber=794163

    Conference

    Conference1999 IEEE Aerospace Conference
    Country/TerritoryUnited States
    CitySnowmass at Aspen, CO
    Period07/03/1999 → …
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