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Jiangbo Xi, Desheng Wen, Okan K Ersoy

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This study introduces a new method for detecting space debris in images. It effectively removes stars and noise, achieving high detection rates even with low signal-to-noise ratios (SNR).

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Area of Science:

Astronomy
Aerospace Engineering
Computer Vision

Background:

Space debris poses a significant risk to operational satellites and future space missions.
Current methods for space debris detection often struggle with low signal-to-noise ratio (SNR) data and require substantial computational resources.
Effective removal of celestial objects like stars and background noise is crucial for accurate debris identification.

Purpose of the Study:

To develop a high-accuracy, low computational-cost methodology for detecting space debris in optical image sequences.
To effectively remove stars and noise from images, improving the clarity of potential debris.
To achieve reliable detection of space debris, even with low signal-to-noise ratio (SNR) and discontinuous trajectories.

Main Methods:

Implementation of time-index filtering and bright star intensity enhancement for noise and star removal.
Proposal of a multistage quasi-hypothesis-testing method for debris detection.
Definition and generation of a time-index image to aid in debris identification.

Main Results:

The proposed method demonstrates effective space debris detection with no false alarms.
Achieves 100% detection probability at SNR >= 1.5.
Maintains high detection probabilities (99%, 97%, 85%) at SNRs as low as 1.3, 1.2, and 1, respectively.
Validated on two large sets of image sequences, showing stable and effective performance.

Conclusions:

The developed methodology offers a robust solution for space debris detection in optical imagery.
The approach is efficient in terms of computational cost and false alarm rate.
Proven effectiveness in challenging conditions, including low SNR and fragmented debris trajectories.