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1Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, Livermore, California 94550, USA. nikolaev2@llnl.gov
Applied Optics
|August 12, 2011
Summary
This study details optical systems modeling within the Testbed Environment for Space Situational Awareness (TESSA) simulator. It covers image generation and processing for both ground- and space-based sensors, outlining TESSA
Area of Science:
- Space Situational Awareness
- Optical Systems Engineering
- Simulation and Modeling
Background:
- Accurate modeling of optical systems is crucial for Space Situational Awareness (SSA).
- Existing simulation tools may lack detailed optical sensor modeling capabilities.
- The Testbed Environment for Space Situational Awareness (TESSA) simulator aims to address this gap.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe the optical systems modeling approach within the TESSA simulator.
- To detail the image generation and processing components for optical sensors.
- To highlight differences in modeling ground-based versus space-based sensors.
Main Methods:
- Outlined the overall architecture of the TESSA simulator.
- Focused on specific components for modeling optical sensors.
- Described image generation and image processing stages in detail.
Main Results:
- Presented a comprehensive model for optical sensors within TESSA.
- Detailed methodologies for simulating optical sensor data.
- Differentiated modeling techniques for ground-based and space-based sensor systems.
Conclusions:
- The TESSA simulator provides a robust platform for optical systems modeling in SSA.
- The detailed modeling approach enhances simulation fidelity for various sensor types.
- Identified applicability domains and potential real-life scenarios for TESSA.
