Attitude analysis of space debris using SLR and light curve data measured with single-photon detector |
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Institution: | 1. Space Research Institute of the Austrian Academy of Sciences, Lustbuehelstrasse 46, A-8042 Graz, Austria;2. Beijing Institute of Space Mechanics and Electricity, Youyilu 104, Haidian District, 100094 Beijing, China |
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Abstract: | Attitude is the important parameter for active debris removal and collision avoidance. This paper deduced the spin axis orientation and spin period of the rocket body, CZ-3B R/B (NORAD ID 38253), using the satellite laser ranging and light curve data measured with single-photon detector at Graz station. The epoch method and LC & SLR residuals fitting were combined to determine these values. The derived right ascension angle was around 220°, the declination angle was near 64° and the sidereal period was calculated to be 117.724 s, for 2017-07-03. The results derived from the two distinct methods were mutually validated. Rocket bodies are a major contributor to space debris and this work provides a reference for attitude determination and attitude modelling. |
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Keywords: | Space debris Satellite laser ranging Attitude determination Spin axis Rocket body |
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