August 15, 2025Remote SensingOpen Access

On the Space Observation of Resident Space Objects (RSOs) in Low Earth Orbits (LEOs)

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ÁPÁngel Porras-Hermoso RQRanda Qashoa RLRegina S. K. Lee

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Research quantifies orbit determination accuracy of satellites tracking debris in low earth orbits, suggesting improvements for situational awareness systems.

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A constellation of three observers can reliably estimate debris orbits in 4–7 minutes, showing promise for future implementations.
The mean error in position and velocity is identified as 2.2–3 km and 3–4 m/s, respectively, using precise instruments.
Employing the Unscented Kalman Filter allows for effective analysis of orbital debris under different configurations.
The findings emphasize the need for improved satellite systems to manage the escalating threat of space debris.

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Porras-Hermoso et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68af3e49cf1dd9ea359eb68f https://doi.org/10.3390/rs17162844

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Research quantifies orbit determination accuracy of satellites tracking debris in low earth orbits, suggesting improvements for situational awareness systems.

On the Space Observation of Resident Space Objects (RSOs) in Low Earth Orbits (LEOs)

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On the Space Observation of Resident Space Objects (RSOs) in Low Earth Orbits (LEOs)

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