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Orbital Debris Removal Using Ground Based LasersThe purpose of this research was to assess the feasibility of eliminating 1-10 cm size orbital debris using an integrated, ground based systems comprised of radar and electrooptical sensors and lasers. The radar would be used for day/night, all weather acquisition and coarse tracking and then hand off to the laser system for fine tracking and debris particle engagement.
Document ID
19990046321
Acquisition Source
Marshall Space Flight Center
Document Type
Abstract
Authors
Campbell, Jonathan W. (NASA Marshall Space Flight Center Huntsville, AL United States)
Date Acquired
August 19, 2013
Publication Date
January 1, 1998
Subject Category
Space Transportation
Meeting Information
Meeting: Optical Science, Engineering and Instrumentation
Location: San Diego, CA
Country: United States
Start Date: July 19, 1998
End Date: July 24, 1998
Sponsors: International Society for Optical Engineering
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Public
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