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Showcase and Comparison of Three Methods for Visualizing Near-Earth Satellite Conjunction EventsThe field of satellite conjunction assessment, dating back to the early NASA Space Shuttle Program, is a cornerstone of modern space environment awareness and safety, with the goal of keeping spacecraft in orbit safe from potentially catastrophic collisions. This paper explores three different methods for visualizing near-Earth satellite conjunction events (ellipsoid, bananoid, and point cloud), including derivations, analyses of use cases, and comparisons to currently-employed methods. Parallels are highlighted between these visualization methods and the corresponding probability of collision calculation methods developed by NASA CARA. A discussion is included of future visualization considerations and visualizations for non-near-Earth (e.g., cislunar) conjunctions.
Document ID
20250006946
Acquisition Source
Goddard Space Flight Center
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Erick H White
(Omitron (United States) Beltsville, Maryland, United States)
Luis G Baars
(Omitron (United States) Beltsville, Maryland, United States)
Date Acquired
July 11, 2025
Subject Category
Space Transportation and Safety
Numerical Analysis
Report/Patent Number
AAS 25-804
Meeting Information
Meeting: 2025 AAS/AIAA Astrodynamics Specialist Conference
Location: Boston, MA
Country: US
Start Date: August 10, 2025
End Date: August 14, 2025
Sponsors: American Institute Aeronautics and Astronautics, American Astronautical Society (AAS)
Funding Number(s)
CONTRACT_GRANT: 80GSFC19C0072
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
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