New rangefinder system for microsatellite

Stefania Mattei; Maria Rosaria Santovito; Antonio Moccia

doi:10.1117/12.510672

12 January 2004 New rangefinder system for microsatellite

Stefania Mattei, Maria Rosaria Santovito, Antonio Moccia

Proceedings Volume 5240, Laser Radar Technology for Remote Sensing; (2004) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.510672
Event: Remote Sensing, 2003, Barcelona, Spain

Abstract

CO.RI.S.T.A. (Consortium of Research on Advanced Remote Sensing Systems) performed a feasibility study funded by Italian Space Agency (ASI) to develop a rangefinder system as payload for microsatellite. The satellite considered for the study is UNISAT, an Italian academic satellite. The studied rangefinder offers the possibility to correct the systematic error of stereoscopic images acquired by MHRRC camera (Miniaturised High-Resolution Reconnaissance Camera) integrated on board the satellite. In order to carry out a compact and reliable altimeter for satellite UNISAT a review and comparison have been made with rangefinder systems both for the microwaves (radar systems) and for the visible infrared wavelength range (laser systems). A pulsed laser altimeter system based on Time Of Flight measurement appears the more suitable for the aforementioned application.

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Stefania Mattei, Maria Rosaria Santovito, and Antonio Moccia "New rangefinder system for microsatellite", Proc. SPIE 5240, Laser Radar Technology for Remote Sensing, (12 January 2004); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.510672

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